How far is Rochester from Syracuse?

The distance between Rochester and Syracuse is around 120 km (75 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse.

Bus Rochester to Syracuse from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 40m	6:30pm	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	3:30pm	Rochester	1h 30m	5:00pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Rochester	1h 35m	11:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 35m	2:10am	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	Rochester	1h 30m	2:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:50pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Bus Station	1h 30m	9:15am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	Rochester	1h 30m	2:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 40m	6:30pm	222 Waverly Ave	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	1h 30m	1:05am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	Rochester	1h 30m	2:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 35m	2:10am	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Rochester	1h 30m	10:35am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 40m	6:30pm	222 Waverly Ave	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 35m	2:10am	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Rochester	1h 30m	10:35am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 35m	2:10am	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Rochester	1h 30m	10:35am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	2h 25m	3:45pm	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Syracuse on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 35m	2:10am	222 Waverly Ave	Cheapest
Bus	1:20am	Rochester	1h 30m	2:50am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	1h 50m	2:25am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rochester	1h 30m	6:45pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	1h 40m	6:30pm	222 Waverly Ave	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Syracuse

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Syracuse. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

118 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $169	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $92	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Syracuse?

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 Syracuse

A
Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
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B
Syracuse University
Bus stops at Schine Student Center across the street from the Sheraton Parking Garage., Schine Student Center, 303 University Pl, Syracuse, NY 13210
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C
Syracuse Airport
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D
Syracuse University - Lyman Hall
College Place, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
E
New York State Fairgrounds
581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209, USA
F
Syracuse, NY
349-399 US-11, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

New York Trailways

4/54,412 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Based on 4412 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. New York Trailways ticket prices on this trip start at $34

New York Trailways Rochester Syracuse recent customer reviews

It was a great smooth ride comfy I had a nice rest and wasn’t bothered by the driver he drove very safe from pull off to drop off

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August 31, 2024

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Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

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

How far is Rochester from Syracuse?
The distance between Rochester and Syracuse is around 120 km (75 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Syracuse?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Regional Transportation Center, in Syracuse.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$30

11-20

$31

Today

$32

11-22

$24

11-23

$32

11-24

$32

11-25

$29

11-26

$29

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $24

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 Syracuse, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $92 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.