What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Schenectady?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Schenectady is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Schenectady?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Schenectady is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Schenectady?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Schenectady via Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Schenectady?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Rochester to Schenectady?

The distance between Rochester and Schenectady is 212 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Schenectady without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Schenectady?

The train from Rochester to Schenectady takes 3h 48m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Schenectady bus from?

Rochester to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Schenectady train from?

Rochester to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Schenectady?

The best way to get from Rochester to Schenectady is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $430 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Rochester to Schenectady bus arrive?

Rochester to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.

Where does the Rochester to Schenectady train arrive?

Rochester to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Schenectady?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Schenectady is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Rochester to Schenectady.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Schenectady?

Book your Rochester to Schenectady train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Schenectady?

Book your Rochester to Schenectady bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Schenectady?

There are 199+ hotels available in Schenectady.

Rochester to Schenectady - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Schenectady by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to SchenectadyEmpire Service / ...
3h 48m
$30–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus StationFlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Syracuse to SchenectadyAdt 253 / ...
5h 10m
$44–107
Drive 209 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Schenectady209 mi
3h 39m
$39–56
Fly
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ROC - ALB
4h 56m
$109–424

Rochester to Schenectady by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Schenectady 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–130 and the journey takes 3h 48m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Schenectady via Syracuse in around 5h 10m.

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