How much is the train ticket from Albany to Rochester?

The cheapest train tickets from Albany to Rochester start from R 787. The average price for this train route is around R 787. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Albany to Rochester?

The average train journey time from Albany to Rochester is 4h 13m, covering a distance of 321 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Albany to Rochester route?

Several major train operators run on 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 10:10. And the latest train departs at 19:05.

Train Albany to Rochester from R 740 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 3m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Rochester on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:15	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 13m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	16:10	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 5m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	19:05	Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station	4h 18m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 13 minutes and with fares starting at just R 787, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 13mAverage duration

321 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 717 - R 6 092	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 787 - R 2 122	Average duration4h 13m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 787

Amtrak Albany Rochester recent customer reviews

The train could have been cleaner. Staff were nice.

Boyd L.

23 November 2023

US train 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 787. The average price for this train route is around R 787. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Albany to Rochester?
The average train journey time from Albany to Rochester is 4h 13m, covering a distance of 321 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 3m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Albany to Rochester route?
Several major train operators run on 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 10:10. And the latest train departs at 19:05.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

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R 1 342

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R 861

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R 861

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R 861

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R 861

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R 740

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R 740

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of R 740

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 R 740 to R 9 840 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 R 740, which is on 2025-12-19.

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 priceR 1 147	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 13m	Avg priceR 787	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 R 787 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 787. 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 13m – that's the fastest way to get there!