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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Elmira
    Departure location: Elmira
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $45
Bus Elmira to Rochester: Trip Overview

Bus Elmira to Rochester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure1:40 PM
Distance84 miles (134 km)
Latest bus departure6:45 PM

Elmira to Rochester Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:40PM - 6:45PM
Minimum Price$45
Average Ticket Price$53
Minimum Trip Duration2h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h30m
Distance84 miles (134 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNew York Trailways
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Elmira - Rochester

The bus is the best choice to get to Rochester without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Elmira to Rochester takes around 5h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 2h 50m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 88 miles (141 km) that separate the two cities.

About 88 miles (141 km) separate Elmira and Rochester.

You can choose from 1 travel times and travel with New York Trailways. The number of buses operating from Elmira to Rochester may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Elmira to Rochester by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 1:40 PM and ending at 6:45 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Elmira to Rochester leave from Chemung County Transportation Center and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. $45 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Rochester from Elmira.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Elmira to Rochester is $53. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $45 and $96, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Elmira to Rochester! The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Elmira and Rochester is about 5h 40m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Rochester before returning to Elmira in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Elmira to Rochester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Elmira to Rochester.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Elmira to Rochester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Elmira to Rochester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Rochester to Elmira

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