How far is Jacksonville from Rochester?

The distance between the two cities is 913 miles (1472 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Jacksonville to Rochester leave from Jacksonville Amtrak Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Jacksonville to Rochester from $130 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:30pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	11:10pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:25am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 7h	4:15pm	Rochester	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville 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 1 day, 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

913 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$132 - $543	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$215 - $1,263	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 134kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Rochester?

Stops in Jacksonville

A
Jacksonville Amtrak Station
3570 Clifford Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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B
W Forsyth St
1111 W Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
C
Kings Avenue Station
1003 Kings Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32207
D
JRTC Greyhound Bus Station
111 W. Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, 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

3.5/511,444 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Jacksonville, FL to Rochester, NY, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$282

11/24

$233

Today

$282

11/26

$286

11/27

$160

11/28

$239

11/29

$535

11/30

$200

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $160

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

You can expect to pay from $160 to $535 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-11-27.