Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

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TodayMay 14
from $46
TomorrowMay 15
from $37
FriMay 16
from $49
SatMay 17
from $47
SunMay 18
from $55
MonMay 19
from $42
TueMay 20
from $41
WedMay 21
from $39

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Bus Terminal
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Albany
    Destination location: Albany Terminal
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    New York Trailways + Adirondack Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Albany.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $189Average Duration8h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$46 - $95Average Duration4h 31m
29kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to Albany

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
4h 31mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$55
Average bus trip duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance194 miles (312 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Albany Bus

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

Best price found
05/12
$49
05/13
$47
Today
No data
05/15
No data
05/16
$53
05/17
$47
05/18
$55
05/19
$42
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester to Albany was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $56 for a bus ticket from Rochester to Albany based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-05-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rochester and Albany!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rochester to Albany, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rochester to Albany will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rochester to Albany while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Rochester to Albany

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Train from Rochester to Albany

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