How far is Rochester from Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester by coach is approximately 255 miles (411 km).

What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Rochester without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Philadelphia to Rochester from £44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:25	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	06:00	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 10m	23:10	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	23:10	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	06:40	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:25	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	18:25	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 25m	23:10	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	06:40	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 40m	14:00	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 25m	14:00	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10	12 Schuylkill Ave	8h 10m	19:20	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	06:40	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:20	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	17:15	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:49 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

10h 50mAverage duration

259 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£43 - £254	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£57 - £650	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Rochester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, 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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £43

Greyhound Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

It was a very good trip

Agustin M.

13 March 2020

Good service

Candida J T.

1 January 2020

OurBus

4/53,151 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Peter Pan

4/56,341 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6341 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at £65

Peter Pan Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

Bus was 30 minutes late and made me miss my transfer and I was stuck in NYC until 5am this morning. I had to purchase another ticket as well.

Stephanie W.

12 April 2025

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

How far is Rochester from Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester by coach is approximately 255 miles (411 km).
What is the best way to go from Philadelphia to Rochester without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£75

23/11

£79

Today

£103

25/11

£74

26/11

£79

27/11

£66

28/11

£71

29/11

£81

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £66

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

You can expect to pay from £66 to £141 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £66, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.