What is the distance between Dover and Rochester?

About 298 miles (480 km) separate Dover and Rochester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dover to Rochester?

If you're headed to Rochester from Dover, chances are that your bus will leave from Dover Downs and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Dover to Rochester from $173 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dover to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:05pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	11h 35m	6:40am	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Dover to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Dover (7-Eleven)	12h 5m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:05pm	Dover (7-Eleven)	11h 35m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:35am	Dover (7-Eleven)	13h 15m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:15 PM EST.

Get from Dover to Rochester

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 5mAverage Duration

295 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Dover and Rochester?

Stops in Dover

A
Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901-2008
B
Dupont Hwy & Lepore Dr
7-Eleven, 654 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dover, DE, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

What is the distance between Dover and Rochester?
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The cheapest trip from Dover, DE, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $173

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

You can expect to pay from $173 to $215 for a bus ticket from Dover, DE, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $190 which is on 2025-11-26.