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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cortland, NY | Rochester | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Cortland, NY | Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | 60 Central Ave | Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Cortland County Office Building | Rochester | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Cortland, NY | Rochester | No tags |
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Get from Cortland to Rochester
The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cortland and Rochester?
Stops in Cortland
- A
Cortland County Office Building
60 Central Ave, Cortland, NY 13045 - B
State of NY Cortland Campus Bus Stop
21 Graham Ave (Corey Union, Bus stop located on Folmer Drive near Professional Studies Building), Cortland, NY 13045
Stops in Rochester
- A186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
- BRush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
- C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cortland to Rochester, NY, US 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 Cortland to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cortland to Rochester start from $38. The average price for this route is around $50. 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 Cortland to Rochester?
The average bus travel time from Cortland to Rochester is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 10m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Cortland to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Adirondack Trailways, OurBus, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cortland to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Cortland to Rochester at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cortland to Rochester?
A bus trip from Cortland to Rochester generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Cortland to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1142 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cortland to Rochester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company New York Trailways has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cortland to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cortland to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cortland to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cortland to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $69 for a bus ticket from Cortland to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2026-01-08.
Usually Adirondack Trailways 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.
