How far is Hartford from Rochester?

About 269 miles (434 km) separate Hartford and Rochester.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hartford to Rochester leave from Harford Union Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Hartford to Rochester from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on September 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Harford Union Station	12h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	12h 45m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on September 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	11h 30m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Harford Union Station	12h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	12h 45m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	Cheapest
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	11h 30m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Harford Union Station	12h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:10pm	Harford Union Station	14h 15m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	11h 30m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Harford Union Station	12h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Hartford to Rochester on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Harford Union Station	11h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	Cheapest
	9:40pm	Harford Union Station	11h	8:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	4:20am	Harford Union Station	11h 30m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Harford Union Station	12h 15m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:40pm	Harford Union Station	12h 45m	3:25am	Rochester	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Rochester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $157	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$100 - $277	Average Duration12h 44m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Hartford to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

11h 30mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$76

Average bus trip duration11h 30m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure4:20am

Distance268 miles (432 km)

Latest bus departure9:40pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,264 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,578 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.

Amtrak

4/55,469 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,257 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Hartford to Rochester Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Rochester?

Stops in Hartford

A - Harford Union Station

B - Connecticut Convention Center

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hartford, CT - Rochester, NY, US

How far is Hartford from Rochester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hartford to Rochester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/18

$59

09/19

$68

Today

$68

09/21

$68

09/22

$59

09/23

$56

09/24

$61

09/25

$59

The cheapest trip from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of $56

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

You can expect to pay from $56 to $91 for a bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-09-23.

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.

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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 Hartford and Rochester!

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Hartford to Rochester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 30m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 44m	Avg Price$131	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Hartford, CT by bus?

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Bus Tickets from Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hartford to Rochester.

Bus Hartford, CT to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

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Hartford to Rochester Bus

Where are the popular stops in Hartford and Rochester?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Hartford, CT - Rochester, NY, US

How far is Hartford from Rochester?

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

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