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How to get fromAkron to Rochesterby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Akron to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Akron to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CAK - RST
    8h 38m
    $69–416

  2. Bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    19h 15m
    $146–226

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    19h 50m
    $433–685

  4. Drive  707.6 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Rochestercar car 707.6 mi
    11h 44m
    $121–175

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CLE - RST
    7h 31m
    $96–553

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLE - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 4m
    $170–713

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMH - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    9h 27m
    $183–817

  8. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    20h 33m
    $259–424

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus bus 31 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    21h 22m
    $117–222

Akron to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Rochester via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 19h 15m.

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