How far is State College from Rochester?

The distance covered from State College to Rochester is 264 km (164 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at State College Bus Station, in State College, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Bus State College to Rochester from $334 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for State College to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:35pm	State College Bus Station	14h 50m	3:25am	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:25am	State College Arpt (E)	17h	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:55 AM EST.

Get from State College to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours, and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

17hAverage Duration

258 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in State College and Rochester?

Stops in State College

A
State College Bus Station
445-459 Railroad Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA
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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

FlixBus

3.5/511,401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

How far is State College from Rochester?
The distance covered from State College to Rochester is 264 km (164 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from State College to Rochester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at State College Bus Station, in State College, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from State College to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $334

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

You can expect to pay from $334 to $334 for a bus ticket from State College to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $334 which is on 2025-11-23.