Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA

TomorrowAug 1
from US$81
SatAug 2
from US$81
SunAug 3
from US$74
MonAug 4
from US$59
TueAug 5
from US$64
WedAug 6
from US$53
ThuAug 7
from US$67
FriAug 8

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
    Operated by: New York Trailways + Peter Pan
    New York Trailways + Peter Pan
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Philadelphia

Bus
Average PriceUS$52 - US$158Average Duration10h 45m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$72 - US$271Average Duration10h 32m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
10h 45mAverage Duration
US$52Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$78
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 45m
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance410 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Rochester to Philadelphia Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Philadelphia, PA

  1. How far is Rochester from Philadelphia?

    Rochester and Philadelphia are 411 km (255 miles) apart.

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

    Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to Philadelphia Airport in Philadelphia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$89
07-30
US$83
Today
US$89
08-01
US$99
08-02
US$74
08-03
US$66
08-04
US$52
08-05
US$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$52

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$137 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-08-04.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Rochester to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rochester to Philadelphia, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Philadelphia.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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