Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on November 30
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 1
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 2
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 3
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Rochester
Schuylkill & Walnut
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 4
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 5
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 6
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 7
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New York Trailways + Peter Pan
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Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan
Bus
Bus Station
Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
199 Spring Garden St.
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Rochester
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Philadelphia
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
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 Rochester Philadelphia recent customer reviews
With about 1 daily trips between Rochester and Philadelphia, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.
Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $56. The average price for this route is around $81. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average bus trip duration from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 259 miles (418 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 12:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 3148 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 has the most timely service from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is New York Trailways, 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
11/27
$99
11/28
$121
Today
$120
11/30
$137
12/01
$86
12/02
$75
12/03
$70
12/04
$73
The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 3, 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 $196 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 2025-12-03.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination