There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Menands by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 8m$38–116Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to AlbanyFlixBus 2691
6h 9m$50–96Drive 226.1 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Menands226.1 mi
3h 58m$42–60Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ROC - ALB
5h 19m$110–426Bus via Binghamton
- Take the bus from Rochester to BinghamtonAdt N823 / ...
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Albany, Ny137 / ...
8h 12m$55–177
Rochester to Menands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Menands is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Menands is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Menands. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Broadway & Brookside Ave via Syracuse Bus Station, SUNY Collins Circle and S. Swan St & Washington Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Rochester and Menands is 240 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Menands without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rochester to Menands, including transfers.
Rochester to Menands bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Menands is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $430 and takes 5h 19m.
Rochester to Menands bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Menands is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Rochester to Menands.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Menands, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 4h 9m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Broadway & Brookside Ave via Syracuse Bus Station, Albany, SUNY Collins Circle, and S. Swan St & Washington Ave in around 6h 9m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $26–80
- Flexible
- $50–85
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Albany, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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