How far is Rochester from Erie?

The distance covered from Rochester to Erie is 233 km (144 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Erie?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

Bus Rochester to Erie from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Erie on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	3h 30m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:50 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Erie

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

233 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $81	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $108	Average Duration2h 41m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Erie?

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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Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Erie by bus

How far is Rochester from Erie?
The distance covered from Rochester to Erie is 233 km (144 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Erie?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

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

$79

Today

$68

11-25

$67

11-26

No data

11-27

$52

11-28

$67

11-29

$63

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Erie was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $52

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 Erie, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $79 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-27.