What is the distance between Rochester and Newark?

The distance separating Rochester and Newark is 244 miles (393 km).

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

If you're headed to Newark from Rochester, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Penn Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Rochester to Newark from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rochester to Newark on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Rochester	6h	5:35am	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Rochester	8h 45m	12:15am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	6h 40m	1:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Newark on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Bus Station	7h 45m	3:45pm	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	5h 45m	6:40am	Newark (Amtrak)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	6h 25m	7:00am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	6h 40m	1:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	6h 20m	7:40pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Newark on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Bus Station	7h 45m	3:45pm	Newark (Amtrak)	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	5h 45m	6:40am	Newark (Amtrak)	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	6h 25m	7:00am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	6h 40m	1:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	6h 20m	7:40pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Newark on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	6h 25m	7:00am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	5h 45m	6:40am	Newark (Amtrak)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Rochester	6h 25m	4:45pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	6h 40m	1:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	6h 20m	7:40pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Newark on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Rochester	6h 25m	7:00am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:55am	Bus Station	5h 45m	6:40am	Newark (Amtrak)	Fastest
Bus	10:20am	Rochester	6h 25m	4:45pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Rochester	6h 40m	1:35am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Bus Station	6h 20m	7:40pm	Newark (Amtrak)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 6 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

6h 25mAverage Duration

244 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $194	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $435	Average Duration9h 14m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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.

New York Trailways

4/54,411 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to customer reviews, there have been complaints about delays and issues with check-in. Some customers also reported losing their belongings on the bus without any response from the lost and found department. These incidents have caused inconvenience for passengers, especially those traveling with children.

Greyhound Rochester Newark recent customer reviews

The bus come late and didn't check me in but he drop us of at ny ny port authorities, and I forgot my laundry big yellow bus under the bus number 86204 no ones have call me about my bag I have important document on that bag and my baby stuff in there. I report it to lost and found but they haven't answer yet please contact me if u found my bag atleast let me know where can I pick it up

Ingri M.

June 29, 2023

Pls fix this problem me and my children was stuck at the bus station for 3in for hours

N T.

December 15, 2022

Everything was well, my only issue was the phone charger sockets are hard to use because of plastic cover that stops a person's charger from going in all the way

James B.

March 16, 2020

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

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Newark?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rochester, NY, US to Newark, NJ by bus

What is the distance between Rochester and Newark?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to Newark?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$56

11/14

$46

Today

$58

11/16

$42

11/17

$47

11/18

$48

11/19

$50

11/20

$49

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $42

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 Newark, NJ, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $140 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually New York Trailways 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.