The average bus between Rochester and Columbia University takes 7h 41m and the fastest bus takes 6h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Columbia University. 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 Rochester and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer at New York and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 47m • 1 change

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7h 30m • 1 change

8h 21m • 1 change

7h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Rochester to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
The distance between Rochester and Columbia University is 399 km. The road distance is 626 km.
Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–230 and the journey takes 6h 15m.