The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Buses per day
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 $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 28 buses that leave New York, NY for Rochester, NY on Fri, Feb 27, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $215 Average price |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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New York, NY to Rochester, NY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h41 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Rochester, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h15 | 9:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 · ADT N948 | 3:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h45 | 11:45 PM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h15 | 10:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 | 3:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 8h00 | 12:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h00 | 12:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 6:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 9h35 | 4:10 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 7:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h50 | 4:10 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h10 | 4:10 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N814 · ADT N816 | 10:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 9h10 | 7:25 AM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 11:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h35 | 8:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 7h25 | 8:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 1:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h40 | 11:40 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
ADT N816 | 1:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h25 | 7:25 AM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h50 | 9:50 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h10 | 11:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h41 | 11:40 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h15 | 1:40 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N806 | 10:15 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h30 | 4:45 PM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 10:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 10h00 | 8:50 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:10 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h20 | 6:30 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT A276 · ADT A134 · ADT N948 | 12:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 11h45 | 11:45 PM Rochester | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 7h45 | 8:50 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 1:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways or Adirondack Trailways to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Rochester, NY.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways or Adirondack Trailways to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Rochester, NY.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Rochester, NY
Buses from New York, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 6h 0m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€34) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways from New York, NY to Rochester, NYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Rochester, NY with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Trailways for as low as $42 (€33). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Rochester, NY
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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Rochester, NY
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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