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All train rides depart from our Industry Depot off Route 251, a short drive from anywhere in the Rochester area! The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum and Industry Depot are located at 282 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush NY 14543. We are easy to find from Exit 11 on I-390, and just 20 minutes from downtown Rochester.

From Syracuse and East

  1. Proceed on New York State Thruway I-90 West towards Buffalo to Exit 46.
  2. Bear right onto entrance ramp for I-390 South towards Corning.
  3. Follow directions from Rochester Area (below).

From Buffalo and West

  1. Proceed on New York State Thruway I-90 East towards Albany to Exit 46.
  2. Bear right onto entrance ramp for I-390 South towards Corning.
  3. Follow directions from Rochester Area (below).

From Rochester Area

  1. Make your way to I-390 South, towards Corning.
  2. Proceed to Exit 11 for Route 251.
  3. At the top of the exit ramp, proceed straight across at the traffic light to the stop sign.
  4. At the stop sign, make a right onto Route 251 West.
  5. Continue nearly two miles to blinking red light and continue straight on Route 251.
  6. Proceed about one half mile to the train tracks, and the museum and parking will be on your right.

From Corning and South

  1. Proceed on I-390 North towards Rochester to Exit 11.
  2. At the top of the exit ramp, make a left onto Route 251 West.
  3. Continue nearly two miles to blinking red light and continue straight on Route 251.
  4. Proceed about one half mile to the train tracks, and the museum and parking will be on your right.

By Rail

The closest rail station to our museum is located at 320 Central Avenue, Rochester, NY. Service is provided by Amtrak with several trains throughout the day. Our museum is located about 18 miles from the downtown station, accessible by local taxi or rideshare services.

By Air

Our museum is located about 12 miles from the Greater Rochester International Airport. Rental cars, taxi, and rideshare services are available at the airport terminal.