NJ → NY · about 244 miles
Newark to Rochester bus schedule
Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound run 46 direct buses a week from Newark to Rochester. The fastest takes 5 hours 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:45 AM and the last at 9:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 46
- Fastest trip
- 5h 55m
- First bus
- 8:45 AM
- Last bus
- 9:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM | 3:25 PM | 6h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Newark NJ to Rochester Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:50 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 00m | Daily | Newark NJ to Rochester Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 10:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 6h 30m | Daily | Newark (Amtrak) to Rochester | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 12:40 PM | 7:00 PM | 6h 20m | Daily | Newark NJ to Rochester Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 3:00 PM New | 9:10 PM | 6h 10m | Sun from Nov 29 | Newark (Amtrak) to Rochester (U of R) | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 3:30 PM New | 9:40 PM | 6h 10m | Sun from Nov 29 | Newark (Amtrak) to Rochester (U of R) | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 4:00 PM New | 10:10 PM | 6h 10m | Sun from Nov 29 | Newark (Amtrak) to Rochester (U of R) | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:30 PM | 2:25 AM +1 day | 5h 55m | Daily | Newark (Amtrak) to Rochester | Adirondack Trailways Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 8:45 PM | 3:25 AM +1 day | 6h 40m | Daily except Tue | Newark NJ to Rochester Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:40 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day | 6h 20m | Daily | Newark NJ to Rochester Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to catch the bus in Newark
Where the bus stops in Rochester
Return trip: Rochester to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus from Newark to Rochester?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Newark to Rochester?
The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 9:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Newark to Rochester?
Adirondack Trailways, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Newark?
Buses to Rochester leave from Newark (Amtrak).