- 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
$17
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 18 buses that leave Syracuse, NY for Rochester, NY on Thu, Jul 16, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 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 Thu, Jul 16 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.
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ADT N816Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m 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 Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -14m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 1h 20m by car) and save roughly $-0.39 (€-0.32) compared to fuel and tolls ($23 (€19) vs $23 (€19)). 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways, Infobus, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Adirondack Trailways | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h40 | 3:25 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 672179 | 2:10 PM Syracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY | 1h40 | 3:50 PM Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 3:50 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N810 | 3:25 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h35 | 5:00 PM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h50 | 5:15 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 7:00 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N804 | 6:15 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h35 | 7:50 PM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h35 | 9:10 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
Field Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 672179 | 9:30 PM Syracuse, Schine Student Center (Waverly Ave), NY | 1h40 | 11:10 PM Rochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
ADT N816 | 12:55 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 2:25 AM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h55 | 3:25 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 4:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 4:50 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h30 | 6:00 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h40 | 8:40 AM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADT N915 · ADT N808 | 9:10 AM Syracuse, Air Cargo Rd (Hancock Airport), NY | 2h25 | 11:35 AM Rochester | 1 transfer | |
ADT N808 | 10:00 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h35 | 11:35 AM Rochester | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station), NY | 1h35 | 1:30 PM Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 11 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.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Rochester — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochester 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY buses use the Syracuse, Walsh Cir (Syracuse Bus Station) to Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop) station pair, with some services arriving at Rochester. Use this guide to compare Syracuse, NY and Rochester, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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