What is the travel distance from Rochester to Cortland?

It's about 131 km (81 miles) from Rochester to Cortland.

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

Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Cortland County Office Building in Cortland.

Bus Rochester to Cortland from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Cortland on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Rochester	2h 25m	5:55pm	Cortland, NY	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Rochester	2h 20m	11:25am	Cortland, NY	Fastest
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	2h 40m	7:55pm	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	4h 10m	3:45am	Cortland, NY	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Cortland on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05am	Rochester	2h 20m	11:25am	Cortland, NY	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:15am	Bus Station	5h 15m	2:30pm	60 Central Ave	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	2h 40m	7:55pm	Cortland County Office Building	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Rochester	2h 25m	5:55pm	Cortland, NY	No tags
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	2h 35m	3:10am	Cortland, NY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:09 AM EST.

Get from Rochester to Cortland

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2h 35mAverage Duration

132 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

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Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Cortland?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Cortland

A - Cortland County Office Building

B - State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop

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

What is the travel distance from Rochester to Cortland?
It's about 131 km (81 miles) from Rochester to Cortland.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Cortland?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Cortland County Office Building in Cortland.

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

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11-18

$31

Today

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11-20

$30

11-21

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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Cortland was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $30

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 Cortland, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $99 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Cortland based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-20.