What is the distance between Rochester and Ithaca?

Rochester and Ithaca are 76 miles (122 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Ithaca from Rochester, chances are that your bus will depart from Bus Station and arrive at Green Street. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Rochester to Ithaca from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rochester to Ithaca on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Rochester	2h 10m	4:30pm	Ithaca	Cheapest
9:15am	Bus Station	1h 50m	11:05am	Green Street	Fastest
12:35pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	2h 25m	3:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Ithaca on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Rochester	2h 10m	4:30pm	Ithaca	Cheapest
9:15am	Bus Station	1h 50m	11:05am	Green Street	Fastest
12:35pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	2h 25m	3:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Ithaca on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Rochester	2h 10m	4:30pm	Ithaca	Cheapest
9:15am	Bus Station	1h 50m	11:05am	Green Street	Fastest
12:35pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	2h 25m	3:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Ithaca on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:20pm	Rochester	2h 10m	4:30pm	Ithaca	Cheapest
9:15am	Bus Station	1h 50m	11:05am	Green Street	Fastest
12:35pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	2h 25m	3:00pm	130 E Seneca St	No tags

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Get from Rochester to Ithaca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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OurBus

4/53,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Rochester and Ithaca, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Rochester Ithaca recent customer reviews

My bus was two hours late.

Monica B.

August 5, 2023

It was a good experience

Navdeep Singh T.

October 3, 2022

The address that was on our departure spot was incorrect so we missed our bus.

Amanda A.

June 19, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/511,208 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.

FlixBus Rochester Ithaca recent customer reviews

The driver was efficient, professional, and competent. The bus was comfortable. Wifi was east connect to.The cup holders were filthy.

Stephanie A.

August 16, 2025

New York Trailways

4/54,410 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,120 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Ithaca?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Ithaca

A - Green Street

B - Greyhound Station

C - 108 Jessup Rd

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

What is the distance between Rochester and Ithaca?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to Ithaca?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/04

$30

11/05

$23

Today

$22

11/07

$23

11/08

$25

11/09

$27

11/10

$24

11/11

$30

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Ithaca, US was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $40 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Ithaca, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-07.

Usually New York Trailways, OurBus 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.

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