How much is the bus ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start at R 977. The average price for this route is around R 1 421. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 418 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , New York Trailways .

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

The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.

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

A bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia produces an estimated 10 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rochester to Philadelphia from R 1 131 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	15h	14:35	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	9h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	10h 55m	10:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	12h 35m	12:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	13h 10m	12:45	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:15	Bus Station	9h 50m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	13:20	Bus Station	9h 20m	22:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:00	Bus Station	11h 5m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	12h 40m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	13:20	Bus Station	9h 20m	22:40	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	12h 40m	13:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:05	Rochester	10h 40m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Rochester	12h 5m	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20	Rochester	11h 10m	21:30	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:05	Rochester	10h 40m	19:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:55	Rochester	8h 50m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	7h 55m	08:50	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	00:35	Rochester	11h	11:35	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:00	Bus Station	11h 5m	19:05	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:06 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 977, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

10h 40mAverage duration

418 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 977 - R 4 739	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 256 - R 22 714	Average duration10h 14m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Philadelphia?

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
Visit page

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87407 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 985

Greyhound Rochester Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The restroom was horrible. Very dirty..

Glorialys R.

20 March 2020

Awesome Trip!

Gloria R.

4 February 2020

OurBus

4/53 157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

New York Trailways

4/54 416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start at R 977. The average price for this route is around R 1 421. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 418 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, New York Trailways.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia produces an estimated 10 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 Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rochester to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company New York Trailways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is New York Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is New York Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

26/11

R 3 140

27/11

R 1 737

Today

R 1 842

29/11

R 2 061

30/11

R 1 930

01/12

R 1 509

02/12

R 1 316

03/12

R 1 219

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 03 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 219

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 R 1 219 to R 5 560 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 R 1 219, which is on 2025-12-03.

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.