What is the distance between Syracuse and Rochester?

The distance covered from Syracuse to Rochester is 120 km (75 miles).

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

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

Bus Syracuse to Rochester from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Amtrak Station	1h 35m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
1:15pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	2:45pm	Rochester	Fastest
11:55am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 35m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
12:25pm	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 40m	2:05pm	Rochester	No tags
3:25pm	Amtrak Station	1h 35m	5:00pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	222 Waverly Ave	1h 40m	3:40pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00am	Amtrak Station	1h 35m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	222 Waverly Ave	1h 40m	3:40pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:50am	222 Waverly Ave	1h 35m	5:25am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	222 Waverly Ave	1h 40m	3:40pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:50am	222 Waverly Ave	1h 35m	5:25am	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Syracuse to Rochester on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:10am	SYR Airport	2h 25m	11:35am	Bus Station	Cheapest
12:55am	Amtrak Station	1h 20m	2:15am	Bus Station	Fastest
1:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 55m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
4:30am	Syracuse (Regional Transportation Center)	1h 30m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
9:10am	SYR Airport	5h 3m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Syracuse to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 1 hour 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 16mAverage Duration

118 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $69	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$35 - $62	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Syracuse and Rochester?

Stops in Syracuse

A
Syracuse Airport
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B
Regional Transportation Center
1 Walsh Circle Ste 30, Syracuse, NY 13208
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C
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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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

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

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 $33

New York Trailways Syracuse Rochester recent customer reviews

Driver was unprofessional an not prepared for driving. Almost 2 hours late Caused Several inconveniences

Damon J.

September 11, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87387 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $33

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Syracuse Rochester recent customer reviews

The bud was late and the delay was an hour instead of the posted half hour. More heads up on delays would have been appreciated

Ethan T.

July 16, 2025

The emergency escape door in the ceiling leaked on me

Amy S.

August 5, 2018

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

OurBus

4/53,148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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

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

$30

Today

$32

11-22

$21

11-23

$32

11-24

$21

11-25

$21

11-26

$24

The cheapest trip from Syracuse, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $135 for a bus ticket from Syracuse, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Amtrak 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.