The average bus between Columbia University and Rochester takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Columbia University 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 Columbia University and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Columbia University to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from New York station.
Columbia University to Rochester bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Columbia University and Rochester is 399 km. The road distance is 626 km.
Trailways operates a bus from New York to Rochester every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 25m.