Bus Rochester, NY to Albany, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

Monday

$36

Tuesday

$39

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$29

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	8h 20m	1:35 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/8/2026 1:35:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/8/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
	Greyhound US	4h 55m	9:45 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	2:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/8/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	8h 20m	1:35 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal		Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/10/2026 1:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
	Greyhound US	4h 55m	9:45 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	2:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal		Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/10/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/10/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/11/2026 12:05:00 PM to SUNY, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	8h 20m	1:35 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/11/2026 1:35:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	6h 50m	12:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/11/2026 12:05:00 PM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 55m	9:45 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	2:40 PM	Albany, NY	Rensselaer Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/11/2026 9:45:00 AM to Rensselaer Station, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/11/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 55m	9:45 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	2:40 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$29	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/14/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/14/2026 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	6h 35m	12:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	6:40 PM	Albany, NY	SUNY Collins Circle	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/14/2026 12:05:00 PM to SUNY Collins Circle, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/14/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
FlixBus	8h 20m	1:35 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	9:55 AM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/14/2026 1:35:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/14/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	6h 50m	12:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	6:55 PM	Albany, NY	Bus Terminal	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) at 8/14/2026 12:05:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Albany, NY (USA) arriving at 8/14/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY is $29 on 8/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:35 AM
Latest Bus	12:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	198.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rochester, NY for Albany, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$42

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$36

Tuesday 08/11

$39

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$43

Saturday 08/15

$43

Sunday 08/16

$39

Monday 08/17

$42

Tuesday 08/18

$36

Wednesday 08/19

$39

Thursday 08/20

$36

Friday 08/21

$43

Saturday 08/22

$36

Sunday 08/23

$45

Monday 08/24

$40

Tuesday 08/25

$34

Wednesday 08/26

$30

Thursday 08/27

$36

Friday 08/28

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $29, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY, with $29. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $36.

How to save money travelling from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rochester, NY and Albany, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rochester, NY and Albany, NY.

Greyhound

Cumberland St 186

Rush Rhees Library

Library Rd 755

Trailways-LATS

Airport & Terminal Lower Leve

Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Jefferson Road 368

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 34

Rensselaer Station

East St 649

SUNY Collins Circle

Collins Cir

Capitol/Hawk Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St

Crossgates Mall

Crossgates Mall Rd 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Rochester, NY to Albany, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Rochester, NY to Albany, NY bus

How much does a Rochester, NY Albany, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 4h 55m to reach Albany, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Albany, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY each day?

Every day, the Rochester, NY to Albany, NY bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY take?

The fastest bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Albany, NY from Rochester, NY starts at 1:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Rochester, NY for Albany, NY starts at 12:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rochester, NY Albany, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Rochester, NY and Albany, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Rochester, NY to Albany, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rochester, NY Albany, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rochester, NY Albany, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Rochester, NY to Albany, NY on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rochester, NY to Albany, NY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Rochester, NY and to Albany, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Rochester, NY and to Albany, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!