How much is the train ticket from Albany to Rochester?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Rochester start at $66. The average price for this train route is around $66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Albany to Rochester?

The average train trip from Albany to Rochester takes 4h 5m and covers 321 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Rochester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Rochester?

The earliest train from Albany to Rochester departs at 10:10am. The latest train departs at 7:05pm.

Train Albany to Rochester from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Rochester on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10am	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	1:15pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	4:10pm	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	8:15pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

321 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $463	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $177	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,618 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5618 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $66

Amtrak Albany Rochester recent customer reviews

The train could have been cleaner. Staff were nice.

Boyd L.

November 23, 2023

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Albany to Rochester?
The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Rochester start at $66. The average price for this train route is around $66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Albany to Rochester?
The average train trip from Albany to Rochester takes 4h 5m and covers 321 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Rochester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Albany to Rochester?
The earliest train from Albany to Rochester departs at 10:10am. The latest train departs at 7:05pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$72

11-29

$72

Today

$560

12-01

$96

12-02

$62

12-03

$62

12-04

$62

12-05

$62

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $820 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-12-02.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h 45m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 5m	Avg Price$66	Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Albany, NY and Rochester, NY, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $66 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $66. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Rochester, NY, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US in about 4h 5m —that's the fastest way to get there!