How much is the bus ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start at R 942. The average price for this route is around R 1 393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 411 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , New York Trailways .

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

The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

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

A bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.

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

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 Rochester to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rochester to Philadelphia from R 780 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	9h 40m	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	11h 35m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	10h 30m	10:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	15h 35m	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	14h 55m	14:30	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:55	Rochester	10h 5m	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	10h 35m	11:10	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

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	12h 5m	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	11h 35m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:05	Rochester	10h 40m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:30	Bus Station	10h 15m	19:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 9 January
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
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20	Rochester	11h 10m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:20	Rochester	8h 55m	19:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	07:45	Bus Station	10h	17:45	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:20	Rochester	10h 20m	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	10h 35m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:20	Rochester	10h 40m	12:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	9h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:15	Rochester	8h 35m	01:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	10h 35m	11:10	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 12 January
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
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	10h 35m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:20	Rochester	11h 55m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	10h 30m	10:05	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	10h 35m	11:10	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	01:20	Rochester	11h 55m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 942, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

10h 35mAverage duration

411 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 942 - R 5 117	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 201 - R 8 646	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
Visit page

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

3.5/511 945 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 485 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87485 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 R 942

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

4/53 182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

New York Trailways

4/54 431 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start at R 942. The average price for this route is around R 1 393. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 411 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, New York Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rochester to Philadelphia?
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 Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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 1 769

05/01

R 1 551

Today

R 1 358

07/01

R 1 258

08/01

R 1 031

09/01

R 1 098

10/01

R 1 090

11/01

R 1 073

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 031

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 R 1 031 to R 2 213 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 R 1 031, which is on 2026-01-08.