How far is Boston from Rochester?

About 337 miles (543 km) separate Boston and Rochester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Rochester?

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Rochester leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Boston to Rochester from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 45m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	15h 40m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 45m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	2:45pm	Rochester	Cheapest
Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

337 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $326	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$50 - $589	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Rochester?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, 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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The trip was good

Cenite J.

July 2, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus ride from Boston to Rochester was very good, and my bus from Rochester to Port Authority was also very good but the time for my return connecting bus to Boston was replaced 3 times. I ended up staying at Port Authority from 4:20am to 9:40am

Dennis I.

July 14, 2024

The driver told me my bus wasn’t going to my intended destination - I found out later that that was indeed the correct bus and he was just mistaken. So he made me miss my bus.

Shreyas A.

November 18, 2018

Twas a good trip!

Deeneaus P.

August 4, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $50

Amtrak Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

Service was good. The conductors polite and helpful. The compartments were clean and seats comfortable. It ran on time. However the train service in USA needs a complete overhaul. The ride is very rocky. Our trains rides are no comparison to trains in China, France and even the modern Indian trains.

Satchidanand M.

September 28, 2025

Peter Pan

4/56,331 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

How far is Boston from Rochester?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$84

11/19

$82

Today

$92

11/21

$105

11/22

$90

11/23

$104

11/24

$95

11/25

$98

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $82

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

You can expect to pay from $82 to $329 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Amtrak 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.