What is the distance between Philadelphia and Rochester?

The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester is around 411 km (255 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Bus Philadelphia to Rochester from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	7:15am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	9h 45m	5:00pm	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 45m	2:05pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 30m	2:05pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:10pm	199 Spring Garden St.	12h 15m	3:25am	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 10 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

410 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $466	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $1,701	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87382 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 $79

Greyhound Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

It was a very good trip

Agustin M.

March 13, 2020

Good service

Candida J T.

January 1, 2020

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Peter Pan

4/56,330 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6330 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $119

Peter Pan Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

Bus was 30 minutes late and made me miss my transfer and I was stuck in NYC until 5am this morning. I had to purchase another ticket as well.

Stephanie W.

April 12, 2025

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Rochester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US by bus

What is the distance between Philadelphia and Rochester?
The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester is around 411 km (255 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Rochester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, 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

11-17

$137

11-18

$137

Today

$134

11-20

$137

11-21

$137

11-22

$137

11-23

$134

11-24

$137

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $134

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

You can expect to pay from $134 to $212 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.