How far is Rochester from Pontiac?

The distance separating Rochester and Pontiac is 289 miles (465 km).

Bus Rochester to Pontiac from $277 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: November 26 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: November 27 at 6:05pm
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac Station
Operated by: New York Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 6h
Departure time: November 26 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: November 27 at 1:35pm
Destination city: Pontiac
Destination location: Pontiac Station
Operated by: New York Trailways
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Pontiac.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$277 - $351	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$288 - $288	Average Duration22h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Rochester to Pontiac

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Pontiac. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $288, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

22hAverage Duration

$288Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Pontiac, MI: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$277

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure12:05pm

Distance290 miles (467 km)

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New York Trailways

4/54,395 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

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.

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Rochester to Pontiac Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rochester to Pontiac.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rochester to Pontiac.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rochester to Pontiac.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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 Pontiac, MI?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$277	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h	Avg Price$288	Daily Departures1

You can also go to Pontiac, MI by train

Train from Rochester, NY, US to Pontiac, MI

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