Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 16 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	10h 25m	11:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:55	Rochester	9h 25m	16:20	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	07:45	Bus Station	11h 30m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	8h 40m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:55	Rochester	11h 55m	06:50	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	12h 20m	05:35	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 17 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	23:35	Rochester	10h 35m	10:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	10h 25m	11:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	9h 25m	14:30	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:30	Bus Station	12h 15m	21:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:55	Rochester	9h 25m	16:20	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	8h 40m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 18 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:30	Bus Station	12h 15m	21:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	10h 25m	11:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	9h 25m	14:30	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	10h 50m	11:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:55	Rochester	9h 25m	16:20	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	8h 40m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 19 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	23:35	Rochester	10h 35m	10:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	10h 25m	11:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	9h 25m	14:30	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	08:00	Bus Station	13h 45m	21:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:55	Rochester	9h 25m	16:20	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	8h 40m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 20 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	10h 5m	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	8h 40m	09:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	9h 25m	14:30	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	09:30	Bus Station	12h 15m	21:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	06:55	Rochester	9h 25m	16:20	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	8h 40m	19:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 21 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	12h 20m	05:35	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	05:05	Rochester	9h 25m	14:30	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	10:35	Rochester	10h 25m	21:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	10h 50m	11:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	14:20	Rochester	12h 40m	03:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:55	Rochester	14h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 22 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:05	Rochester	8h 20m	20:25	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	8h 5m	09:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	00:35	Rochester	10h 25m	11:00	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	17:15	Rochester	10h	03:15	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:55	Rochester	11h 55m	06:50	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Adirondack Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	07:45	Bus Station	11h	18:45	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	12:05	Rochester	8h 45m	20:50	Philadelphia Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	18:55	Rochester	14h 50m	09:45	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

10h 20mAverage duration

256 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£42 - £213	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£56 - £388	Average duration10h 25m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Rochester and Philadelphia

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Philadelphia

A
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
E
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/516,248 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/588,231 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 88231 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £47

Greyhound Rochester Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The restroom was horrible. Very dirty..

Glorialys R.

20 March 2020

Awesome Trip!

Gloria R.

4 February 2020

OurBus

4.0/53,312 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA, US

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from £42. The average price for this route is around £65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 256 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 5m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rochester to Philadelphia?
A bus journey from Rochester to Philadelphia produces an estimated 10.297475 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3312 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rochester to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rochester to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/10

£66

14/10

£60

Today

£54

16/10

£105

17/10

£53

18/10

£71

19/10

£52

20/10

£45

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA, US was searched and found on 20 Oct 2026 with a price of £45

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 Philadelphia, PA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £45 to £147 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2026-10-20.