How much is the bus ticket from Boston to Rochester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Rochester start from $73. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 Boston to Rochester?

The average bus travel time from Boston to Rochester is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 543 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Boston to Rochester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak , Peter Pan .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Rochester?

The earliest bus departs from Boston to Rochester at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Boston to Rochester generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Boston to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5759 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston 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 Boston to Rochester from $63 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Boston to Rochester on February 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	6:40am	Rochester	Cheapest
	Bus	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
Peter Pan + Adirondack Trailways	Bus	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 25m	2:25am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

543 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $250	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $827	Average Duration13h 28m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Rochester?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
Riverside Bus Station
335 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466
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D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, 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

3.5/512,232 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87523 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $73

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus ride from Boston to Rochester was very good, and my bus from Rochester to Port Authority was also very good but the time for my return connecting bus to Boston was replaced 3 times. I ended up staying at Port Authority from 4:20am to 9:40am

Dennis I.

July 14, 2024

The driver told me my bus wasn’t going to my intended destination - I found out later that that was indeed the correct bus and he was just mistaken. So he made me miss my bus.

Shreyas A.

November 18, 2018

Twas a good trip!

Deeneaus P.

August 4, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,759 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5759 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $133

Amtrak Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

Service was good. The conductors polite and helpful. The compartments were clean and seats comfortable. It ran on time. However the train service in USA needs a complete overhaul. The ride is very rocky. Our trains rides are no comparison to trains in China, France and even the modern Indian trains.

Satchidanand M.

September 28, 2025

Peter Pan

4/56,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Rochester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Boston to Rochester start from $73. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 Boston to Rochester?
The average bus travel time from Boston to Rochester is 13h 15m, covering a distance of 543 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Boston to Rochester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Boston to Rochester?
The earliest bus departs from Boston to Rochester at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Boston to Rochester?
A bus trip from Boston to Rochester generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Boston to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5759 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Rochester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Boston to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Boston 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

02-17

$176

02-18

$183

Today

$152

02-20

$163

02-21

$152

02-22

$117

02-23

$83

02-24

$120

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Feb 23, 2026 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $198 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2026-02-23.

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.