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How to get fromSchenectady to Rochester Institute of Technologyby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to RochestertrainMaple Leaf / ...
    3h 53m
    $63–127
  2. Drive 209.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Rochester Institute of Technologycar209.1 mi
    3h 44m
    $39–56
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to SyracusebusAdt 264 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    5h 19m
    $71–140
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC)planeALB - ROC
    5h 55m
    $190–516

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Rochester 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 39m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Rochester Institute of Technology via Syracuse Bus Station and Rochester Bus Stop in around 5h 19m.

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