There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo to Rochester (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Buffalo to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
1h 12m$18–160Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
1h 38m$12–21Drive 74.5 mi
- Drive from Buffalo to Rochester (Station)car 74.5 mi
1h 21m$14–19Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus Adt N805-D / ...
1h 38m$19–50
Buffalo to Rochester (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester (Station) is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Rochester (Station) is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Buffalo and arriving at Rochester. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Buffalo and Rochester (Station) is 69 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Rochester (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $160.
The train from Buffalo to Rochester takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Buffalo to Rochester (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Rochester (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from Buffalo to Rochester (Station) is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $18 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Rochester Bus Stop, which costs $12 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Rochester (Station), NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 12m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop hourly. Tickets cost $12–18 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Buffalo to Rochester (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Buffalo to Rochester (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Rochester (Station) is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Buffalo to Rochester (Station).
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