What is the travel distance from Potsdam to Rochester?

Potsdam and Rochester are 275 km (170 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Clarkson University in Potsdam will take you to Bus Station in Rochester.

Bus Potsdam to Rochester from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Potsdam to Rochester on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	SUNY	5h 50m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
5:50am	Clarkson University	5h 45m	11:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam	6h	11:35am	Bus Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Potsdam to Rochester on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	SUNY	5h 50m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
5:50am	Clarkson University	5h 45m	11:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam	6h	11:35am	Bus Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Potsdam to Rochester on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	SUNY	5h 50m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
5:50am	Clarkson University	5h 45m	11:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam	6h	11:35am	Bus Station	No tags
5:35am	Potsdam, NY	8h 38m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:43 PM EST.

Get from Potsdam to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

269 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Potsdam and Rochester?

Stops in Potsdam

A
Clarkson University
8 Clarkson Ave, Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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B
SUNY
Barrington Drive, Potsdam, NY 13676
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C
Market Square
22 Depot Street, Potsdam, NY 13676

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

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Based on 1126 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Adirondack Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $148

Adirondack Trailways Potsdam Rochester recent customer reviews

Drivers were on time and helpful but the bus excessively and uncomfortably vibrated and there was a smokey burning smell that caused me to have an allergy attack. Quality of the buses are lacking.

Roy S.

April 14, 2023

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

What is the travel distance from Potsdam to Rochester?
Potsdam and Rochester are 275 km (170 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Potsdam to Rochester?
Buses departing from Clarkson University in Potsdam will take you to 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

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11-21

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Today

$139

11-23

$129

11-24

$129

11-25

$113

11-26

$103

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The cheapest trip from Potsdam, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $103

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

You can expect to pay from $103 to $193 for a bus ticket from Potsdam, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.