How far is Boston from Rochester?

About 337 miles (543 km) separate Boston and Rochester.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Boston to Rochester leave from Back Bay Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Boston to Rochester from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 5m	8:40am	Rochester	Cheapest
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	Fastest
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	5:30pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55pm	Brookline	20h 20m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	14h 10m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	16h 25m	3:25am	Rochester	Cheapest
7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Peter Pan + New York Trailways	2:00pm	Boston (South Station)	12h 15m	2:15am	45 Inner Loop	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:15am	Boston (South Station)	12h 55m	11:10pm	Rochester	Cheapest
7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	Fastest
1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
3:00pm	Boston (South Station)	14h 5m	5:05am	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Rochester on October 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Boston (South Station)	8h 50m	3:50pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest
	1:00am	Boston (South Station)	13h 45m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	14h 10m	11:10pm	Rochester	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	13h 15m	6:00am	Rochester	No tags
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	10h 33m	11:23pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Rochester.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $256	Average Duration13h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$50 - $438	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 49kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

13h 15mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$73

Average bus trip duration13h 15m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance337 miles (542 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,907 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.

FlixBus Boston Rochester recent customer reviews

The trip was good

Cenite J.

July 2, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,318 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

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

4/55,517 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5517 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $50

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

4/56,295 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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

Boston to Rochester Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Rochester?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Rochester, NY, US

How far is Boston from Rochester?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/13

$148

10/14

$150

Today

$92

10/16

$75

10/17

$91

10/18

$75

10/19

$85

10/20

$67

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $270 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 $67 which is on 2025-10-20.

Usually Amtrak 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 Boston and Rochester!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Boston to Rochester, 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 Boston to Rochester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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 Boston, MA, US 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 Time13h 15m	Avg Price$73	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$157	Daily Departures6

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

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