Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to New York City

TodayJul 31
from US$52
TomorrowAug 1
from US$46
SatAug 2
from US$52
SunAug 3
from US$46
MonAug 4
from US$46
TueAug 5
from US$50
WedAug 6
from US$46
ThuAug 7
from US$52

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: #400 Jefferson Rd
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: 95 Canal St
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Rochester
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: GW Bridge
    Operated by: OurBusOurBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Rochester
    Departure location: Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: New York City
    Destination location: New York Port Authority
    Operated by: New York TrailwaysNew York Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:43 AM EDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to New York City

Bus
Average PriceUS$38 - US$140Average Duration7h 5m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$61 - US$170Average Duration8h 38m
37kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 7 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
7h 5mAverage Duration
US$38Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to New York City: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$56
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 5m
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance401 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Rochester to New York City Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Rochester to New York City.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to New York City from Rochester, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - New York City

  1. What is the distance between Rochester and New York City?

    Rochester and New York City are 404 km (251 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rochester to New York City?

    Buses departing from Bus Station in Rochester will take you to New York Port Authority in New York City.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-29
US$59
07-30
US$40
Today
US$46
08-01
US$40
08-02
US$45
08-03
US$40
08-04
US$40
08-05
US$44
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to New York City was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of US$40

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 New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$40 to US$113 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$40 which is on 2025-08-01.

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.

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Did you know?

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

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to New York City?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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