How much does a bus ticket from Rochester to New York Penn Station cost?

The bus ticket price from Rochester to New York Penn Station starts at $47. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rochester to New York Penn Station is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Rochester to New York Penn Station?

The average travel time between Rochester and New York Penn Station is around , although the fastest bus will take about 5h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 251 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Rochester and New York Penn Station?

The number of buses from Rochester to New York Penn Station can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rochester to New York Penn Station by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rochester to New York Penn Station?

When taking the bus from Rochester to New York Penn Station, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak.

Bus Rochester to New York Penn Station from $47 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Rochester to New York City on October 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	7h 11m	3:45pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
9:05am	Rochester	6h 40m	3:45pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 59m	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 36m	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 9m	10:15pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York Penn Station. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

7h 10mAverage Duration

249 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $117	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $166	Average Duration8h 38m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,093 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have noted that the journey was pleasant and straightforward, with a helpful and friendly driver. However, there were suggestions for improving cleanliness in the bathrooms and ensuring that outlets are functional. Overall, passengers appreciated the reasonable pricing of this service.

FlixBus Rochester New York City recent customer reviews

Most everything was great. Kind, professional driver with no problems during the ride. I would have liked to know how long each stop would be ahead of time, however. That way if I need food I can plan on grabbing some during a 15 minute stop as opposed to a 5 minute stop.

Damien D.

September 4, 2025

It was a nice straightforward journey with a very welcome stop the driver was very helpful and friendly and it was reasonably priced

Sarah M.

August 15, 2023

Clean the bathrooms more and see if you can get the outlets working.

Megan Q.

July 15, 2025

Amtrak

4/55,551 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to customer reviews, the Amtrak train from Rochester to NY received positive feedback. However, the bus trip from Canal Street to Rochester was described as the worst experience. It's important to note that some reviews mentioned cancellations due to a winter storm.

Amtrak Rochester New York City recent customer reviews

Amtrak Train from Rochester to NY was great. The bus trip from Canal Street to Rochester was the worst.

Colleen Marie G.

March 21, 2023

First time and was nice trip.

Vikki O.

February 10, 2025

I enjoyed all services

Kiana S.

June 6, 2024

Companies in United States:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Amtrak, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar, Intercape

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A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

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