How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Rochester start at R 623. The average price for this route is around R 925. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from New York City to Rochester?

The average bus journey time from New York City to Rochester is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Adirondack Trailways .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Adirondack Trailways , Greyhound , New York Trailways, OurBus , Wanda Coach .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Rochester at 01:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Rochester?

A bus trip from New York City to Rochester produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from New York City 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 1142 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Rochester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Rochester from R 487 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:59	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 41m	06:40	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:15	New York Port Authority	6h 30m	11:45	Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00	GW Bridge	6h 20m	16:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Fastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	New York Port Authority	8h 50m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	95 Canal St	5h 30m	22:30	#400 Jefferson Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	8h 45m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	12:20	GW Bridge	7h	19:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	GW Bridge	6h 1m	06:00	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	8h 45m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	10:00	GW Bridge	6h 20m	16:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	95 Canal St	5h 30m	22:30	#400 Jefferson Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	8h 45m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	23:59	GW Bridge	6h 1m	06:00	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	95 Canal St	5h 30m	22:30	#400 Jefferson Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	8h 45m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	10:00	GW Bridge	6h 20m	16:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:59	GW Bridge	6h 1m	06:00	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
	Bus	06:30	11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)	6h	12:30	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Fastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	8h 45m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	95 Canal St	5h 30m	22:30	#400 Jefferson Rd	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:25	New York Port Authority	7h 15m	08:40	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	10h 30m	19:00	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	08:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	6h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	12:20	GW Bridge	7h	19:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:56 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 6 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 010, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

6h 58mAverage duration

402 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 623 - R 4 253	Average duration7h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 010 - R 2 364	Average duration6h 58m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Rochester?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

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

3.5/511 945 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11945 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. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 724

FlixBus New York City Rochester recent customer reviews

We got to the destination on time

Ayisha I.

22 November 2024

Not good..Driver was not nice..

Iskandar F.

10 June 2024

Bus was very late

Michael O.

17 October 2023

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 144 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587 485 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 27 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 724

Greyhound New York City Rochester recent customer reviews

Mentally disturbing bus service, my bus got cancelled twice and I was alone in the NY city managing all by myself and my luggage. It was hopeless after travelling over the seas and being heard greyhound as a most typical and popular bus service, my experience was worst!

Ashnil V.

9 January 2022

It was very poor on the way back to Rochester, the bus broke down. I did not have a problem with this, but I feel preventative maintenance and daily checks are an important part of a fleet. Especially in a company like Gray Hound. Then we had to wait 4 hours just for anther bus to pick us up. There should have been an earlier bus and a better plan for a transfer. With better planing we would have had only maybe a 2 hour delay.

Iron B.

2 January 2020

I had a wonderful time specially behavior to charge my phone up and be ready to talk to Ma Bro as I travel

Quadir M.

24 July 2019

OurBus

4/53 182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Customers have praised the bus service for its wonderful experience and safety precautions taken by the driver. They appreciate being informed about next stops and breaks. However, some reviews mention repetitive content regarding positive experiences with drivers' services.

OurBus New York City Rochester recent customer reviews

Great service by the driver with informing us about next stops, breaking, and Checking with us.

Moram H.

20 December 2023

Our bus was a wonderful experience and I can appreciate the driver taking safety precautions as the weather changes in different areas I would recommend everyone ride our bus and I will be booking with them next month for my next ride

Antionette M.

19 March 2023

That it was comfortable clean and a safe ride.

Enjoli L.

8 August 2024

Wanda Coach

2.5/5664 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi1.7

Based on 664 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at R 760

Wanda Coach New York City Rochester recent customer reviews

They cancelled my bus without emailing me and I showed up for nothing

Matthew C.

16 February 2025

it was fast and i reach the right time

Ralston M.

20 February 2023

Good service

Vijayarajah S.

8 February 2023

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Rochester, NY, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Rochester start at R 623. The average price for this route is around R 925. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from New York City to Rochester?
The average bus journey time from New York City to Rochester is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 402 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Adirondack Trailways.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 37 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways, Greyhound, New York Trailways, OurBus, Wanda Coach.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Rochester at 01:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Rochester?
A bus trip from New York City to Rochester produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from New York City 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 1142 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Rochester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 4.7 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

04/01

R 654

05/01

R 654

Today

R 671

07/01

R 887

08/01

R 671

09/01

R 654

10/01

R 671

11/01

R 671

The cheapest trip from New York City to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 04 Jan 2026 with a price of R 654

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

You can expect to pay from R 654 to R 2 289 for a bus ticket from New York City to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 654, which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually Adirondack Trailways, 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.