Rochester Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals
Browse the Finger Lakes wine country in style — without anyone in your group worrying about who's driving! Rochestercharterbuscompany.com makes finding wine tour transportation in Rochester fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Rochester and all of the Finger Lakes region. Whether your group is heading to Seneca Lake's winery-packed NY-414 corridor, looping around Keuka Lake, or starting close to home at Casa Larga Vineyards, you'll find the right bus for your group in seconds.
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Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
You can count on Rochestercharterbuscompany.com to bring together a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Rochester and the entire Finger Lakes region, so you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on your date! Because Rochestercharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — you get access to more vehicles, more bus types, and more pricing options than any single operator could offer. Fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly see buses and rates side by side from providers who know these roads.
Compare your options, choose the bus that fits your group and your budget, and check transportation off your wine tour checklist. Call 585-685-2181 any time for a free quote, or use the online tool to get pricing in under 30 seconds!
See Different Buses, Pictures, and Packages for Your Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
You don't have to settle for whatever one company has parked in its lot! Through Rochestercharterbuscompany.com, you can compare sprinter vans for a small group of friends heading to Casa Larga Vineyards in Fairport, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for a bachelorette group looping around Keuka Lake on the winding NY-54A corridor, and 56-passenger charter buses for a large group making the run down I-390 S to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for a full-day tasting tour. Whatever your headcount and wherever your itinerary takes you across the Finger Lakes, there is a bus in the network that fits.
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56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 585-685-2181 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Head Down to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Without Anyone Watching the Clock
Just over an hour southeast of Rochester on I-490 E to NY-14 S, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail packs more than 30 member wineries along both shores of the lake — the most concentrated wine-touring corridor in the entire region. Your group can work the east shore on NY-414, stopping at Wagner Vineyards (9322 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860), Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars (9224 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860), and Atwater Estate Vineyards (5055 NY-414, Burdett, NY 14818) — all without anyone in the group watching a clock or counting glasses. NY-414 is a two-lane highway with wide shoulders and is accessible to full-size charter buses, so your whole group rides together from the first pour to the last stop.
Compare buses for the Seneca Lake run through Rochestercharterbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds!
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com Is Ready to Get Your Group to Keuka Lake's Historic Wineries
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com is ready to help you find the right bus for one of the most scenic wine tour routes in New York — the loop around Keuka Lake on NY-54 and NY-54A. This is where you'll find Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery (9749 Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840), the historic estate credited with pioneering European vinifera grapes in the Finger Lakes back in 1958, and Bully Hill Vineyards (8843 Greyton H. Taylor Memorial Dr, Hammondsport, NY 14840), known for its hillside views and famously whimsical labels. One important note: NY-54A is narrow and winding, and a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is often the smarter call over a full-size coach on this route. Rochestercharterbuscompany.com gives you the options to compare — so you can pick the bus that actually fits the roads you're driving!
From Fairport to the Finger Lakes, Rochestercharterbuscompany.com Covers Every Wine Tour Starting Point
From Rochester's eastern suburbs all the way to Watkins Glen, Rochestercharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find wine tour transportation no matter where your group is starting. Groups staging close to home can begin at Casa Larga Vineyards (2287 Turk Hill Rd, Fairport, NY 14450) — just 12 miles from downtown Rochester and one of the closest full-service wineries to the city, open since 1974. From there, a minibus or sprinter van can take your group south toward Canandaigua Lake and the Bristol Hills, stopping at Inspire Moore Winery (197 N Main St, Naples, NY 14512) along the way.
Whether your tour covers one lake or three, Rochestercharterbuscompany.com helps you compare the right bus for the full itinerary. Call 585-685-2181 to put a custom package together!
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com Makes Finding Transportation to Watkins Glen and the Southern Seneca Lake Wineries Simple
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com makes finding group transportation to Watkins Glen simple — and smart. Sitting at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen anchors the wine trail's southern wineries and is about 75 miles southeast of Rochester via I-390 S and NY-14 S, roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes without traffic. On busy summer and fall weekends, NY-14 through the village backs up and parking fills early.
One charter bus keeps your entire group together, gets you there on a single arrival plan, and means nobody is navigating back to Rochester after a full day of tastings. Compare buses for the Watkins Glen run through Rochestercharterbuscompany.com in seconds!
If Your Group Wants the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Rochestercharterbuscompany.com Has the Bus for the Trip
If your group is up for the longest run from Rochester, the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail — the first wine trail established in the United States, founded in 1983 — sits about 85 to 90 miles southeast via I-490 to NY-89 S, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic. The trail runs the full western shore of Cayuga Lake through Trumansburg and Ovid, with stops like Hosmer Winery (7020 NY-89, Ovid, NY 14521) and Glenora Wine Cellars (5435 NY-14, Dundee, NY 14837) — which also operates a full inn and restaurant if your group is making a weekend of it. A full-size charter bus with reclining seats, climate control, and onboard WiFi makes the longer haul comfortable for everyone.
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Book Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in Rochester or Any City Nearby
Browse a large selection of buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Rochester and every surrounding community! Whether your group is gathering in downtown Rochester near the Hyatt Regency Rochester (125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604), starting from the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester (1111 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, NY 14623) — just off I-390 for an easy southbound run to the lakes — or staging in Canandaigua at the Canandaigua Inn on the Lake (770 S Main St, Canandaigua, NY 14424), Rochestercharterbuscompany.com connects you to a network of transportation providers ready to pick you up wherever your group is. Enter your pickup location, date, and group size to instantly compare available buses across Monroe County and the Finger Lakes region!
How Much Does Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in Rochester Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 585-685-2181. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Services
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Rochestercharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your date, group size, and pickup location, and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. Compare your options and book the bus that fits your group, all in just minutes.
No account required!
Use the 30-second online quote tool or call 585-685-2181 to share your trip details — pickup location, date, group size, and any stops on your wine tour itinerary. You'll be taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from providers serving your route. Review the options, choose the vehicle that fits your group, and book right online.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and tasting fees at each winery are separate from your transportation quote.
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is approximately 55 to 60 miles southeast of Rochester, and the drive takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes via I-490 E to NY-14 S into Geneva, then south along the lake. The east-shore corridor on NY-414 — where you'll find Wagner Vineyards, Lamoreaux Landing, and Atwater Estate — is the most winery-dense stretch in the region and is accessible to full-size charter buses. Build in extra time on weekend afternoons during harvest season, when NY-414 can back up between stops.
It depends on your route. The main roads into Hammondsport — NY-54 from the south and NY-54A along the western bluff of Keuka Lake — are narrow and winding in sections, and NY-54A in particular can be tight for a 40- to 56-passenger motorcoach. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is often the more practical choice for the full Keuka loop. Rochestercharterbuscompany.com lets you compare both options side by side, so you can pick the vehicle that actually fits the roads on your itinerary.
Most wineries along the Seneca Lake, Keuka Lake, and Cayuga Lake trails strongly recommend — and many require — advance reservations for groups of 10 or more, especially on weekends and during harvest season in late September and October. Wineries like Dr. Konstantin Frank, Wagner Vineyards, and Glenora Wine Cellars offer dedicated group tasting areas and can accommodate larger parties when booked ahead. Contact each winery directly to confirm group availability and tasting fees, which are not included in your transportation quote.
Book as early as possible — ideally 4 to 8 weeks out for a standard weekend tour, and 2 to 3 months out for harvest season (late September through October), which is the single busiest stretch of the year across the entire region. Summer weekends and regional festivals across the Finger Lakes also fill transportation fast. Waiting until the last minute during peak weekends almost always means fewer vehicle options and higher pricing.
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Yes — multi-stop pickup loops are one of the most common setups for Finger Lakes wine tours booked through Rochestercharterbuscompany.com. A bus can loop through downtown Rochester, pick up at the Hyatt Regency Rochester (125 E Main St), continue to the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester (1111 Jefferson Rd, Henrietta) near I-390, and head south from there — putting the group on the highway in the most efficient sequence. Add roughly 10 minutes per additional pickup stop when you're planning your departure time, and list all your stops when you submit the quote form so pricing reflects the full route.
Casa Larga Vineyards is one of the closest full-service wineries to downtown Rochester, sitting approximately 12 miles to the southeast and open since 1974. For groups that want a half-day tour without the full Finger Lakes drive, a sprinter van or small minibus from Rochestercharterbuscompany.com makes the short run easy — and leaves plenty of time to add a stop at Canandaigua Lake if the group wants to extend the day.