What is the distance between Erie and Rochester?

About 144 miles (233 km) separate Erie and Rochester.

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

If you're headed to Rochester from Erie, chances are that your bus will leave from Erie Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Erie to Rochester from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	4h 25m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:25 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 2 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2h 36mAverage Duration

145 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $91	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $75	Average Duration2h 36m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Rochester?

Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,406 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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

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

What is the distance between Erie and Rochester?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/20

$47

11/21

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Today

$54

11/23

$67

11/24

$49

11/25

$46

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The cheapest trip from Erie to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $67 for a bus ticket from Erie to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-25.