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Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo’s flagship art museum, known for its strong modern and contemporary collection and major architectural expansion. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 26 buses that leave Rochester, NY for Buffalo, NY on Wed, Jun 17, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 107 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 66 miles (107 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Buffalo, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 22m by bus vs 1h 6m by car) and save roughly $-0.84 (€-0.68) compared to fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $19 (€16)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, New York Trailways, Trailways.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:25 AM Rochester, NY | 1h30 | 4:55 AM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Rochester, NY | 1h30 | 6:35 PM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Rochester, NY | 1h20 | 10:30 PM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Rochester, NY | 1h20 | 11:30 PM Buffalo, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Buffalo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Buffalo trip today.
Buffalo’s flagship art museum, known for its strong modern and contemporary collection and major architectural expansion. A top choice for art lovers.
An important architectural museum complex and one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces, offering deep insight into Prairie School design.
A regional history museum in a landmark 1901 Pan-American Exposition building, with exhibits on Buffalo, Erie County, and Western New York.
Buffalo’s revitalized waterfront district, popular for boardwalk walks, harbor views, events, and social-media-friendly public spaces.
A major Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park with scenic roads, the lake, gardens, and cultural institutions nearby. Ideal for walking and relaxing.
One of Buffalo’s best-known neighborhoods for strolling, lined with historic homes, local shops, and a lively but relaxed urban atmosphere.
Crispy chicken wings tossed in a buttery cayenne hot sauce, traditionally served with celery and blue cheese. Buffalo’s signature dish originated here and is the city’s must-try food.
Thin-sliced roast beef on a kummelweck roll topped with coarse salt and caraway seeds, usually served with horseradish and au jus. It is a classic Western New York sandwich strongly associated with BU
A regional confection made from airy honeycomb toffee coated in chocolate. Buffalo is especially known for it, and local chocolatiers have made it a beloved traditional sweet.
A long-running bistro on the West Side with a more refined atmosphere, known for consistently good American and European-inspired dishes. A solid option beyond tavern fare.
A classic Buffalo restaurant renowned for beef on weck, old-school service, and a traditional dining room atmosphere. One of the best-known places to try this regional specialty.
A beloved neighborhood tavern in a historic building, known for wings, hearty pub food, and a warm local atmosphere. Popular with both residents and visitors.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining, coffee, and local transport are fairly affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants if service is not included; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, USD 1-2 per bag for hotel porters, and a few dollars daily for housekeeping.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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