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

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TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from $87
ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
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MonAug 4
from $69
TueAug 5
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia (Spring Garden)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: 45 Inner Loop
    Operated by: Peter Pan + New York Trailways
    Peter Pan + New York Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rochester.

Bus
Average Price$53 - $173Average Duration10h 50m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $830Average Duration10h 41m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
10h 50mAverage Duration
$53Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$75
Average bus trip duration10h 50m
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance240 miles (387 km)
Latest bus departure10:30pm

Philadelphia to Rochester Bus

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

Best price found
07/27
$120
07/28
$103
Today
$95
07/30
$93
07/31
$70
08/01
$81
08/02
$77
08/03
$75
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $159 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Greyhound Lines, 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

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Rochester!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Philadelphia to Rochester, 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 Philadelphia to Rochester.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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