Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Elmira, NY, US

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Next departures for Rochester to Elmira on September 26
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Rochester
ElmiraCheapest
New York Trailways
Bus Station
Chemung County Transportation CenterFastest

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Bus Rochester, NY, US to Elmira, NY, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$44
Average Bus Trip Duration4h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:00am
Distance136 km
Latest bus departure2:20pm

Rochester to Elmira Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Elmira, NY, US

  1. How far is Rochester from Elmira?

    It's about 141 km (88 miles) from Rochester to Elmira.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to Elmira?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Rochester, and end it at Chemung County Transportation Center, in Elmira.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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09-23
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09-24
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US$36
09-26
US$32
09-27
US$33
09-28
US$39
09-29
US$26
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Elmira, NY, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of US$26

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 Elmira, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$42 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Elmira, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-09-29.

Usually New York Trailways, FlixBus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rochester to Elmira, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rochester to Elmira.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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