How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Rochester start at R 853. The average price for this route is around R 1 374. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Boston to Rochester?

The average bus journey time from Boston to Rochester is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 535 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak , Peter Pan .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Rochester at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

A bus trip from Boston to Rochester produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Boston to Rochester from R 876 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	11h 10m	03:25	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	06:40	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	10:15	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	13h 5m	08:40	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	14h 15m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:55	Boston (South Station)	14h 15m	23:10	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	19:35	Boston (South Station)	13h 5m	08:40	Rochester	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	14:45	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:50	Boston (South Station)	16h 55m	14:45	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Rochester on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:15	Boston (South Station)	11h 10m	03:25	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	07:00	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	15:50	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	14:45	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	16:45	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	06:00	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	14:00	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	02:15	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:44 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 853, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

13h 15mAverage duration

535 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 853 - R 6 041	Average duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 866 - R 7 833	Average duration13h 28m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Rochester?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 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

FlixBus

3.5/511 545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 418 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87418 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 853

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus ride from Boston to Rochester was very good, and my bus from Rochester to Port Authority was also very good but the time for my return connecting bus to Boston was replaced 3 times. I ended up staying at Port Authority from 4:20am to 9:40am

Dennis I.

14 July 2024

The driver told me my bus wasn’t going to my intended destination - I found out later that that was indeed the correct bus and he was just mistaken. So he made me miss my bus.

Shreyas A.

18 November 2018

Twas a good trip!

Deeneaus P.

4 August 2019

Amtrak

4/55 628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5628 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 866

Amtrak Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

Service was good. The conductors polite and helpful. The compartments were clean and seats comfortable. It ran on time. However the train service in USA needs a complete overhaul. The ride is very rocky. Our trains rides are no comparison to trains in China, France and even the modern Indian trains.

Satchidanand M.

28 September 2025

Peter Pan

4/56 361 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Rochester start at R 853. The average price for this route is around R 1 374. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Boston to Rochester?
The average bus journey time from Boston to Rochester is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 535 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Boston to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Rochester at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Rochester?
A bus trip from Boston to Rochester produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Rochester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Boston to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

05/12

R 1 778

06/12

R 2 360

Today

R 2 047

08/12

R 1 423

09/12

R 1 119

10/12

R 1 058

11/12

R 1 197

12/12

R 1 301

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 058

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 058 to R 2 412 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 058, which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually 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.