The cheapest and fastest buses from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 1 buses that leave Rochester, NY for Cortland, NY on Fri, Mar 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.


Live departures
Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY buses for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:10 PM Rochester, NY | 2h40 | 2:50 PM Cortland, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Rochester, NY | 2h40 | 8:00 PM Cortland, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Rochester, NY | 2h45 | 9:40 PM Cortland, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 6 | |||||
![]() | 6:20 AM Rochester, NY | 2h25 | 8:45 AM Cortland, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY
Buses from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (132 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 82 miles (132 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Trailways, Greyhound from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NYYou can travel by bus between Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY with FlixBus, Trailways, Greyhound for as low as $51 (€41). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rochester, NY to Cortland, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester, NY to Cortland, 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 Cortland, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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