How far is Rochester from Wilmington?

The distance between the two cities is 260 miles (419 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rochester to Wilmington leave from Bus Station and arrive at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Rochester to Wilmington from $52 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 28

from $79

TomorrowJul 29

WedJul 30

ThuJul 31

from $80

FriAug 1

from $78

SatAug 2

from $73

SunAug 3

from $87

MonAug 4

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 31 at 1:20am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 31 at 6:30pm
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Delaware Rest Stop S
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 31 at 12:35am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 31 at 11:00am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Delaware Rest Stop S
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 25m
Departure time: July 31 at 12:35am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 31 at 11:35am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h
Departure time: July 31 at 6:55pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: August 1 at 9:50am
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Wilmington Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 55m
Departure time: July 31 at 1:20am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: July 31 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Wilmington
Destination location: Newark (DE)
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $166	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$80 - $323	Average Duration10h 44m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest ticket

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$87

Average bus trip duration12h 15m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:35am

Distance261 miles (420 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,774 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,139 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Rochester to Wilmington Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Rochester to Wilmington. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Rochester to Wilmington from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Rochester to Wilmington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Wilmington?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - Rochester Institute of Technology

C - U of R

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Wilmington, DE

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

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

Best price found

07/26

$100

07/27

$100

Today

$72

07/29

No data

07/30

No data

07/31

$73

08/01

$71

08/02

$66

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $66

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 Wilmington, DE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $153 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-08-02.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

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 Rochester and Wilmington!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Rochester to Wilmington, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rochester to Wilmington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rochester to Wilmington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 15m	Avg Price$87	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 44m	Avg Price$189	Daily Departures5

Will you be returning to Rochester, NY, US by bus?

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Bus Tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE

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Bus Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

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Rochester to Wilmington Bus

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Wilmington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Wilmington, DE

How far is Rochester from Wilmington?

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

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What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Wilmington, DE?

Will you be returning to Rochester, NY, US by bus?

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