- Must visit
The Strong National Museum of Play
Interactive museum devoted to play, toys, and children's books. It is Rochester's signature family attraction and home of the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Cheapest price on Oct 12
$73
Average ticket price on Oct 12
$136
Fastest journey on Oct 12
6 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 12
6 h 41 m
Buses on Oct 12
28
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, 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 New York, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
On Mon, Oct 12, we found 28 buses from New York, NY to Rochester, NY, including 15 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 12 the direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Mon, Oct 12 the slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
CHR02026
ADT A276-D · ADT A134-D · ADT N948-D
FlixBus
ADT N806-D
ADT N816-D
CHR02026
ADT N806-D
FlixBus
FlixBusBuses from New York, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 28 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator CoachRun | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Sunday, October 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h15 | 8:40 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N806-D | 5:15 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 6h30 | 11:45 AM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h35 | 3:25 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A276-D · ADT A134-D · ADT N948-D | 7:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 11h45 | 6:45 PM Rochester | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h25 | 3:25 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h45 | 3:50 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h25 | 4:25 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h45 | 5:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h15 | 5:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810-D · ADT N948-D | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 8h45 | 6:45 PM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
ADT N810-D | 10:00 AM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 8h00 | 7:00 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h15 | 9:10 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h00 | 7:00 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N814-D · ADT N816-D | 5:15 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 9h10 | 2:25 AM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 8h55 | 3:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h35 | 3:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 11h20 | 7:10 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h25 | 3:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 8h00 | 4:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N816-D | 8:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY | 6h25 | 2:25 AM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h00 | 4:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h10 | 6:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Rochester, NY — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochester, NY trip today.
Interactive museum devoted to play, toys, and children's books. It is Rochester's signature family attraction and home of the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Major photography and film museum founded by George Eastman. Visit the mansion, gardens, and world-class collections in a landmark estate.
University museum with strong old master, American, and modern holdings. A smart stop for high-quality art in a calm academic setting.
Rochester's most iconic park, famous for lilacs, arboretum plantings, and the annual festival. It is beautiful in spring and peaceful year-round.
Scenic riverfront park framing High Falls, one of the city's defining natural views. It is an easy stop for photos and industrial history.
Waterfront park on Lake Ontario with beach access, lighthouse views, and broad sunsets. It is Rochester's classic summer nature outing.
Rochester’s signature late-night plate of home fries, macaroni salad, and meats topped with hot meat sauce, mustard, and onions.
A white hot dog made with uncured pork, beef, and veal. It is a regional specialty usually served on a bun with mustard and onions.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway. Popular in western New York and common in Rochester.
Established fine dining destination serving polished New American cuisine in an elegant, historic setting with strong local acclaim.
Beloved old-school Italian market and sandwich counter known for gigantic subs, pasta salads, and a classic Rochester neighborhood feel.
Long-running Rochester institution for steaks, seafood, and classic American fare in a warm supper-club atmosphere.
More affordable than larger US cities; hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and optional small tips at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Rochester, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochester, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Rochester, NY buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop) station pair, with some services arriving at Rochester. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Rochester, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station is 16 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within the station including fast food.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station. ATMs are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop). ATMs are available at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop).
Ticket office support is available at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop).
Available at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop): Accessible for disabled passengers.
Rochester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rochester. ATMs are available at Rochester.
Ticket office support is available at Rochester.
Available at Rochester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochester: Station facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
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