How far is Schenectady from Rochester?

About 188 miles (302 km) separate Schenectady and Rochester.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Schenectady to Rochester leave from Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Schenectady to Rochester from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Schenectady to Rochester on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:05am	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	4h 45m	3:50pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:30pm	Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)	6h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 1:37 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 3 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 49mAverage Duration

187 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $154	Average Duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $592	Average Duration3h 49m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Schenectady and Rochester?

Stops in Schenectady

A
Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop
22 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
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Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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C
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,127 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

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

How far is Schenectady 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

11/24

$76

11/25

$50

Today

$67

11/27

$65

11/28

$62

11/29

$63

11/30

$100

12/01

$45

The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $138 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Greyhound 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.