What is the travel distance from Rochester to Boston?

It's about 543 km (337 miles) from Rochester to Boston.

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

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

Bus Rochester to Boston from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	12h 30m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	10:20am	Rochester	13h 10m	11:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:20pm	Rochester	14h 50m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	10:20am	Rochester	13h 30m	11:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	17h 5m	5:10am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:15pm	Rochester	13h 10m	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	12h 30m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	10h 20m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	13h 10m	2:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	12h 30m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	10h 20m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	13h 10m	2:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	12h 30m	9:45pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	10h 20m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	13h 10m	2:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	12h 25m	7:20am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	10h 20m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h 25m	12:00pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Rochester	13h 10m	2:30pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	10h 20m	10:25pm	Boston (South Station)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	12h 50m	1:25pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	12h 15m	5:30am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	14h 30m	9:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	12h 30m	1:50am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

543 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $490	Average Duration13h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $653	Average Duration13h	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Boston?

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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$161

11-23

$173

Today

$236

11-25

$196

11-26

$216

11-27

$123

11-28

$155

11-29

$157

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $123

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

You can expect to pay from $123 to $362 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.