How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Rochester start from $284. The average price for this route is around $379. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Rochester?

The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Rochester is 3d 10h, covering a distance of 3640 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Rochester at 1:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Rochester?

A bus trip from Los Angeles to Rochester generates an estimated 91 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Los Angeles to Rochester from $314 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Rochester on February 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:55pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	3d 12h	8:40am	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	11:30pm	Los Angeles Union Station	2d 16h	6:45pm	Rochester	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	3d 13h	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:51 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 41 minutes, and with fares starting at just $440, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

3634 kmDistance

331kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$284 - $937	Average Duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$440 - $2,620	Average Duration2d 13h	CO₂ emissions 331kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Los Angeles and Rochester?

Stops in Los Angeles

A
UCLA
571-581 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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B
Ramirez Street bus stop
530 Ramirez St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
C
613 Maple Ave
613 Maple Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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D
Los Angeles International Airport
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E
Downtown Westin Bonaventure
404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
F
LAX Airport Holiday Inn
9901 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

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

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,256 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Los Angeles to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Los Angeles to Rochester start from $284. The average price for this route is around $379. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Los Angeles to Rochester?
The average bus travel time from Los Angeles to Rochester is 3d 10h, covering a distance of 3640 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2d 16h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Los Angeles to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Los Angeles to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Los Angeles to Rochester at 1:20pm. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Los Angeles to Rochester?
A bus trip from Los Angeles to Rochester generates an estimated 91 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Los Angeles to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Los Angeles to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Los Angeles to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

02-23

$323

02-24

$314

Today

$314

02-26

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02-27

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02-28

$352

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Feb 24, 2026 with a price of $314

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

You can expect to pay from $314 to $777 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $352 which is on 2026-02-28.