The average bus between Raleigh and Rochester takes 18h 15m and the fastest bus takes 17h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh 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 twice daily between Raleigh and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 8:52 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Rochester at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 18h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Rochester station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
Raleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Rochester bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
The distance between Raleigh and Rochester is 825.6 km. The road distance is 1,298 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Rochester Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 17h 48m.