How far is Boston from Rochester?

The distance covered from Boston to Rochester is 543 km (337 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Rochester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Bus Boston to Rochester from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55pm	Brookline	19h 20m	4:15pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 5m	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:15pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	6:40am	Rochester	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:30am	Boston (South Station)	12h 30m	2:00pm	Rochester	No tags
	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	12h 10m	9:10pm	Rush Rhees Library	Cheapest
	4:15pm	Boston (South Station)	11h 10m	3:25am	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	13h 35m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55pm	Brookline	19h 20m	4:15pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	14h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:45am	Boston (South Station)	16h 40m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

543 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $453	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $997	Average Duration13h 28m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Rochester?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $71

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus ride from Boston to Rochester was very good, and my bus from Rochester to Port Authority was also very good but the time for my return connecting bus to Boston was replaced 3 times. I ended up staying at Port Authority from 4:20am to 9:40am

Dennis I.

July 14, 2024

The driver told me my bus wasn’t going to my intended destination - I found out later that that was indeed the correct bus and he was just mistaken. So he made me miss my bus.

Shreyas A.

November 18, 2018

Twas a good trip!

Deeneaus P.

August 4, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5607 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72

Amtrak Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

Service was good. The conductors polite and helpful. The compartments were clean and seats comfortable. It ran on time. However the train service in USA needs a complete overhaul. The ride is very rocky. Our trains rides are no comparison to trains in China, France and even the modern Indian trains.

Satchidanand M.

September 28, 2025

Peter Pan

4/56,345 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

How far is Boston from Rochester?
The distance covered from Boston to Rochester is 543 km (337 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Rochester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Back Bay Station, in Boston, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$159

11-25

$163

Today

$169

11-27

$143

11-28

$162

11-29

$169

11-30

$243

12-01

$116

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $116

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $116 to $570 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.