How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start at R 882. The average price for this route is around R 1 355. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 410 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Peter Pan .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Rochester at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Rochester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Rochester from R 795 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	06:00	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 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	06:40	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:35	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	15:50	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	02:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	13:30	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	06:40	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	15:50	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	23:10	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 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	15:50	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	12:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 50m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:20	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 30m	15:50	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	03:55	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 50m	14:45	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 55m	03:25	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 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:00	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	06:00	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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:28 PM 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 R 882, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day

10h 50mAverage duration

410 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 882 - R 3 662	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 211 - R 13 264	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Rochester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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
Visit page
B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
Visit page
C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
Visit page

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 881 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 476 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87476 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 R 882

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

4/53 182 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Peter Pan

4/56 408 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 6408 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 390

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

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start at R 882. The average price for this route is around R 1 355. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 410 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Rochester at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Rochester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, 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.

Best price found

01/01

R 1 935

02/01

R 2 079

Today

R 2 020

04/01

R 2 366

05/01

R 1 183

06/01

R 913

07/01

R 921

08/01

R 1 242

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 913

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 R 913 to R 3 059 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 R 913, which is on 2026-01-06.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.