What is the distance between Springfield and Rochester?

The distance separating Springfield and Rochester is 266 miles (428 km).

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

If you're headed to Rochester from Springfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station 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.

Bus Springfield to Rochester from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Rochester on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:15pm	Springfield Union Station	9h 10m	3:25am	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Springfield to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	13h 20m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	8:50am	Springfield Union Station	7h	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	3:23pm	Springfield Union Station	8h	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
	6:15pm	Springfield Union Station	9h 10m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
	3:23pm	Springfield Union Station	8h	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	3:15pm	Springfield Union Station	11h	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	8:50am	Springfield Union Station	7h	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	3:23pm	Springfield Union Station	8h	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	13h 20m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	5:40pm	Springfield Union Station	12h 20m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 8:32 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

11hAverage Duration

265 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $215	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $938	Average Duration7h 57m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Rochester?

Stops in Springfield

A
Bus Station
1776 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
B
UMass
1500 Main St (outside the CVS pharmacy), Springfield, MA 01115

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

3.5/587,391 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

3.5/511,411 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.

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,336 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$96

11/22

$83

Today

$88

11/24

$81

11/25

$117

11/26

$124

11/27

No data

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Springfield, MA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $357 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-24.