What is the distance between Rochester and Charlotte?

The distance covered from Rochester to Charlotte is 926 km (574 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

Bus Rochester to Charlotte from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Charlotte on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05am	Rochester	21h 25m	6:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05pm	Rochester	21h 25m	9:30am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:05am	Rochester	21h 45m	6:50am	Charlotte (Freedom Dr)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	22h 40m	5:35pm	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	1d 4h	3:55am	Charlotte Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:25 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Charlotte

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charlotte. The journey takes about 20 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $267, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 50mAverage Duration

924 kmDistance

84kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $570	Average Duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$267 - $602	Average Duration20h 50m	CO₂ emissions 84kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Charlotte?

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 Charlotte

A
Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company
4705 N. Tryon S, Charlotte, NC, USA
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B
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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C
Charlotte Greyhound Bus Station
601 W Trade St , Charlotte, NC 28202
D
Agencia El Salvador Bus Stop
4335 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213
E
4127 Glenwood Dr
4127 Glenwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Exxon Gas Station)

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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

What is the distance between Rochester and Charlotte?
The distance covered from Rochester to Charlotte is 926 km (574 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Charlotte?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Tornado & El Expreso Bus Company, in Charlotte.

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

$279

11-23

$292

Today

$362

11-25

$379

11-26

$294

11-27

$172

11-28

$226

11-29

$164

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Charlotte, NC was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $164

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 Charlotte, NC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $164 to $484 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Charlotte, NC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $164 which is on 2025-11-29.