What's the distance between Rochester and Philadelphia by coach?

The journey from Rochester to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 255 miles (411 km).

How can I travel from Rochester to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

To travel from Rochester to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Rochester to Philadelphia from £49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:15	Bus Station	9h 50m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:15	Bus Station	9h 50m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:15	Bus Station	9h 50m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:15	Bus Station	9h 50m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:30	Rochester	10h 20m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	12h 40m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 22:10 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

10h 40mAverage duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£44 - £212	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£56 - £1,013	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

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £44

Greyhound Rochester Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The restroom was horrible. Very dirty..

Glorialys R.

20 March 2020

Awesome Trip!

Gloria R.

4 February 2020

OurBus

4/53,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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

What's the distance between Rochester and Philadelphia by coach?
The journey from Rochester to Philadelphia by coach covers an approximate distance of 255 miles (411 km).
How can I travel from Rochester to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?
To travel from Rochester to Philadelphia without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£96

23/11

£108

Today

£125

25/11

£124

26/11

£87

27/11

£70

28/11

£79

29/11

£75

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £70

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 £70 to £224 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 £70, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually 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.