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The Strong National Museum Of Play
Major interactive museum focused on the history and culture of play, toys, video games, and childhood. One of Rochester’s signature family attractions.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $245.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $70 (€57).
A train is $293 (€240) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $335 (€274).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Flight takes on average 5h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator Trailways | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:30 PM Amsterdam, NY | 4h20 | 7:50 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 173 miles (280 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 173 miles (280 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Creative district with galleries, murals, cultural institutions, and a strong local arts identity near several major museums.
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A regional hot dog made with uncured pork, beef, and veal, known for its pale color and snappy casing. It is a classic Rochester staple.
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Prices are moderate by U.S. standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and location.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 15% for basic service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and delivery drivers.
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