There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Grand Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Rochester to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the taxi from Buffalo Depew Station to Grand Islandtaxi
1h 26m$92–250Bus, line 40 bus via Rochester Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevardbus 40 / ...
2h 41m$13–23Bus, line 40 bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus Adt N810 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevardbus 40 / ...
2h 31m$21–47Drive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Grand Islandcar 77.9 mi
1h 28m$15–21
Rochester to Grand Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Grand Island is to bus and line 40 bus via Rochester Bus Stop which costs $13 - $23 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Grand Island is to train and taxi which takes 1h 26m and costs $90 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Grand Island. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard via Ellicott Street & MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Rochester and Grand Island is 80 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Grand Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 26m and costs $90 - $250.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Rochester to Grand Island, including transfers.
Rochester to Grand Island bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Grand Island bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Grand Island is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Rochester to Grand Island.
There are 761+ hotels available in Grand Island.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Grand Island, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard via Ellicott Street & MTC Static in around 2h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $16–65
- Business
- $45–150
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $18–70
- Economy Plus
- $20–80
- Phone
- +1 716-855-7211
- [email protected]
- Website
- NFTA
Bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- NFTA
Bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Grand Island Boulevard & Grand Island Boulevard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- NFTA
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Buffalo Express Taxi
- Phone
- +1 716-986-2782
- Website
- buffaloexpresstaxi.com
Liberty Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 716-877-7111
- Website
- libertycab.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide


















