How far is Worcester from Rochester?

Worcester and Rochester are 301 miles (486 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Worcester to Rochester leave from Union Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Worcester to Rochester from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Worcester to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:40am	Worcester Union Station	13h 10m	3:50pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:25am	Worcester Union Station	14h 45m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	4:25pm	Worcester Union Station	13h 35m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30am	Worcester Union Station	16h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:40pm	Worcester Union Station	20h 5m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Worcester 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 9 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 17mAverage Duration

301 milesDistance

44kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $382	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $92	Average Duration9h 17m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Worcester and Rochester?

Stops in Worcester

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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B
146 P&R
530 Southwest Cutoff (Commuter service only), Millbury, MA 01527
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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
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

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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.

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,341 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

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

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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

11/22

$72

11/23

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11/25

$132

11/26

$139

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The cheapest trip from Worcester, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $494 for a bus ticket from Worcester, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-11-25.