How far is Rochester from Philadelphia?

Rochester and Philadelphia are 411 km (255 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Bus Rochester to Philadelphia from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on November 24
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	9h 50m	7:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	7h 55m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	8h 50m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	8h 40m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on November 25
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	9h 50m	7:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	7h 55m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	8h 50m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	8h 40m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia 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	9h 50m	7:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	7h 55m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	8h 50m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	8h 40m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	7h 55m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	8h 50m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	8h 40m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	9h 20m	10:40pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia 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	9h 50m	7:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	7h 55m	8:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	11h	11:35am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	8h 50m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	12:35am	Rochester	8h 40m	9:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

411 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $317	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $1,873	Average Duration10h 14m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,412 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87391 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 $78

Greyhound Rochester Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The restroom was horrible. Very dirty..

Glorialys R.

March 20, 2020

Awesome Trip!

Gloria R.

February 4, 2020

OurBus

4/53,149 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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 Philadelphia, PA by bus

How far is Rochester from Philadelphia?
Rochester and Philadelphia are 411 km (255 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Philadelphia?
Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$176

11-22

$178

Today

$152

11-24

$160

11-25

$209

11-26

$160

11-27

$131

11-28

$138

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $131

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $131 to $414 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $131 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.