How far is Hartford from Rochester?

About 269 miles (434 km) separate Hartford and Rochester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Rochester?

Most of the buses traveling from Hartford to Rochester leave from Harford Union Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Hartford to Rochester from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on November 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	Cheapest
		9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	Cheapest
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	11h 30m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50am	Harford Union Station	12h 20m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	12h 45m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:39 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

269 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $194	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $436	Average Duration12h 37m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,359 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,247 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,572 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,317 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Rochester?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US by bus

How far is Hartford from Rochester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Rochester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$92

11/08

$75

Today

$106

11/10

$90

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

$55

11/14

$75

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $55

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

You can expect to pay from $55 to $122 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-13.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 30m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 37m	Avg Price$159	Daily Departures1

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