The average bus between Long Island and Rochester takes 8h 12m and the fastest bus takes 6h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Long Island to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Long Island and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at 7 Av/ W 36 St and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Long Island to Rochester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Long Island to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York station.
Long Island to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Long Island and Rochester is 457 km. The road distance is 625 km.
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m.