How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from $55. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 257 miles (414 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Peter Pan .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Rochester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Rochester?

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 3169 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Rochester from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:20pm	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 50m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	11h	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 10m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 45m	7:05pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 15m	1:30pm	Rochester	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 50m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10am	12 Schuylkill Ave	8h 10m	7:20pm	Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	8h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:55am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	10h 50m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:05pm	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	8h 10m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	Bus	6:25pm	Philadelphia (Schuykill & Walnut stop)	7h 50m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	Bus	2:00am	199 Spring Garden St.	11h 30m	1:30pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:20am	199 Spring Garden St.	8h 55m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	3:35am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	11h 10m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:59 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia 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 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

257 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $335	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $1,002	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Rochester?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,619 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

3.5/587,432 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.

Greyhound Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

It was a very good trip

Agustin M.

March 13, 2020

Good service

Candida J T.

January 1, 2020

OurBus

4/53,171 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Philadelphia and Rochester, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Peter Pan

4/56,367 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6367 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $83

Peter Pan Philadelphia Rochester recent customer reviews

Bus was 30 minutes late and made me miss my transfer and I was stuck in NYC until 5am this morning. I had to purchase another ticket as well.

Stephanie W.

April 12, 2025

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from $55. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The average bus trip duration from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 257 miles (414 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Peter Pan.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Rochester at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Rochester generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Rochester?
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 3169 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Rochester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Peter Pan has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

12/13

$107

12/14

$95

Today

$98

12/16

$91

12/17

$70

12/18

$95

12/19

$95

12/20

$97

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Dec 17, 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 $147 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 2025-12-17.

Usually OurBus, 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.