How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Rochester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Buffalo to Rochester start from £13. The average price for this route is around £17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Buffalo to Rochester?

The average bus journey time from Buffalo to Rochester is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , New York Trailways , Adirondack Trailways , Greyhound , OurBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Buffalo to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Rochester at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Rochester?

A bus journey from Buffalo to Rochester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Buffalo to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Rochester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Buffalo to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Buffalo to Rochester from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	SUNY	1h 35m	16:50	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	22:20	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	23:30	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	22:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	23:30	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	1h 10m	16:50	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	23:00	SUNY	1h 35m	00:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:15	SUNY	1h 35m	16:50	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	18:30	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	1h 5m	19:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 20m	07:20	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	SUNY	1h 35m	00:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	SUNY	1h 35m	00:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:45	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 20m	22:05	Rochester	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 15m	10:15	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from Buffalo to Rochester on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	SUNY	1h 35m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
Bus	07:50	Buffalo (BUF) Airport	1h 10m	09:00	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 30m	09:00	Rochester	No tags
Bus	15:40	Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority	1h 25m	17:05	Rochester	No tags
Bus	11:25	Buffalo Niagara International Airport, (Arrivals) Bus parking area	1h 10m	12:35	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Buffalo to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

55mAverage duration

60 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£13 - £39	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £54	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Buffalo and Rochester?

Stops in Buffalo

A
Buffalo Airport
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B
Transportation Center
185 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA
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C
Exchange Street Station
75 Exchange St, Buffalo, NY 14203, 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

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11465 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £13

FlixBus Buffalo Rochester recent customer reviews

Smelled like urine and bus was late

Courtney B.

24 August 2025

Horrible bus was delayed 2 hrs to and from

Courtney K.

27 July 2025

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

Based on 4416 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at £16

New York Trailways Buffalo Rochester recent customer reviews

The NY Trailways bus was clean and comfortable. The driver communicated with us, letting us know about each leg of the trip, as well as outlining the breaks during each stop. I was definitely pleased with this experience with NY Trailways.

Andrew S.

25 November 2024

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,129 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi2.4

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Greyhound Buffalo Rochester recent customer reviews

Very annoyed that the bus was over an hour late. Also, the outlets didn’t work in my seat 🤷🏻‍♂️

Jared J.

13 August 2018

On time I didn't like that there was no way of knowing if your bus was there unless you asked the person taking tickets there was no announcement or anything on the monitor

Mandie P.

21 July 2018

I ended up paying for two tickets for the same day because of timing couldn't change the trip so I ended up losing money though busbond

Kimberly W.

15 February 2018

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Based on 3157 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OurBus ticket prices on this trip start at £14

OurBus Buffalo Rochester recent customer reviews

The driver was very skillful at maneuvering the bus in tight places and consistently drove safely. Bus was very quiet, so was easy to sleep. Clean. On time. Friendly. Super easy to check in and check bags. Liked the lack of formality combined with professionalism. Highly recommend.

Suzanne J.

26 May 2019

Wasn't late

Ryan T.

2 December 2024

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Buffalo to Rochester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Buffalo to Rochester start from £13. The average price for this route is around £17. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Buffalo to Rochester?
The average bus journey time from Buffalo to Rochester is 1h 25m, covering a distance of 58 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1h 5m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Buffalo to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 24 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, New York Trailways, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Buffalo to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Buffalo to Rochester at 06:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Buffalo to Rochester?
A bus journey from Buffalo to Rochester produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Buffalo to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1126 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Buffalo to Rochester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Buffalo to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Buffalo to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£8

27/11

£10

Today

£8

29/11

£10

30/11

£8

01/12

£8

02/12

£8

03/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £37 for a bus ticket from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually Greyhound, New York Trailways 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.