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The cheapest and fastest buses from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY

Showing times and prices for Feb 02

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$32

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 30 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

120 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast buses

Of the 17 buses that leave Rochester, NY for Syracuse, NY on Mon, Feb 02, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Feb 02 the direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

On Mon, Feb 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.

Adirondack TrailwaysADT N823 · ADT N810 · ADT N916
09:30AM6h15
Rochester
03:45PMSyracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY
$261One-way
2 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N805
07:45AM1h30
Rochester
09:15AMSyracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY
$261One-way
0 transfers
OurBusField Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 672179
01:00AM1h40
Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
02:40AMSyracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY
$261One-way
0 transfers
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N809 · ADT A144
01:20PM5h20
Rochester
06:40PMSyracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY
$271One-way
1 transfer
Adirondack TrailwaysADT N809 · ADT N916
01:20PM2h25
Rochester
03:45PMSyracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY
$271One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a bus costs an average of €17.

Distance: 74 miles (120 km)

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Train

€23

Average price

€20

Average price

Cheapest

2h 4m

Average total duration

1h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 18m

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30m

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Greyhound

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Amtrak

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Direct Options

Direct Options

Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
12:35AM
Arrival Time
02:25AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
Adirondack Trailways
Departure Time
12:55AM
Arrival Time
02:25AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
OurBus
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
02:40AM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:20AM
Arrival Time
02:50AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
Adirondack Trailways
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
09:15AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:05AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
Adirondack Trailways
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$26
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:20AM
Arrival Time
11:50AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
Adirondack Trailways
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
2h25
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
05:00PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
OurBus
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
05:45PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
06:55PM
Arrival Time
08:25PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:15PM
Arrival Time
11:45PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
01:05AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$32

Live departures

Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY bus times

The table below shows live departures for Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY buses for today, Sunday, February 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 11:23 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
greyhound11:55 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
1:25 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
Monday, February 2
greyhound3:15 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
4:45 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:35 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
6:05 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h50
7:25 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N8135:55 AM Rochester
1h30
7:25 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
ourbusField Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721796:00 AM Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
1h40
7:40 AM Syracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus6:20 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
7:50 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N80512:45 PM Rochester
1h30
2:15 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:05 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
3:35 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N823 · ADT N810 · ADT N9162:30 PM Rochester
6h15
8:45 PM Syracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
4:50 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N809 · ADT A1446:20 PM Rochester
5h20
11:40 PM Syracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY1 transfer
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N809 · ADT N9166:20 PM Rochester
2h25
8:45 PM Syracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY1 transfer
transcor_adirondack_trailwaysADT N8096:20 PM Rochester
1h35
7:55 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:30 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
10:00 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect
ourbusField Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 6721799:05 PM Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
1h40
10:45 PM Syracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY0 transfersDirect
greyhound10:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
1h30
11:45 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY0 transfersDirect

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Greyhound as well as FlixBus or Trailways offer buses services from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY.
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Why book with Omio vs Greyhound?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greyhound, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Trailways to find the best option for your trip from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY.
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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY

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Buses from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.

There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
74 miles (120 km)
Average bus duration
1h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
$21 (€17)
Buses per day
9
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
1h 30m
First bus
00:30
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NYYou can travel by bus between Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
FlixBus frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Greyhound

About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$36 (€28)
Greyhound frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.

Trailways

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 35m
Cheapest Price
$52 (€41)
Trailways frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY can start from as little as $21 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY is $29 (€23) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY is 1h 30m to travel the 74 miles (120 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY with Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY, you can count on Greyhound, FlixBus, Trailways for the best way to get you to Syracuse, NY. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Rochester, NY and Syracuse, NY and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Syracuse, NY from Rochester, NY is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rochester, NY and Syracuse, NY including taking a train and bus.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY for bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY:
  • Greyhound
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Greyhound, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY:
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY:
  • Greyhound
    • $15 per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY with the following bus company: Greyhound, FlixBus.

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Popular bus stations from Rochester, NY to Syracuse, NY

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The major bus station for departures in Rochester is Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop) for your trip from Rochester to Syracuse.
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