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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Rochester by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Clevelandbus bus Route C NB
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    10h 8m
    $100–253

  2. Bus via Buffalo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Clevelandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 5m
    $46–162

  3. Drive 423.3 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Rochestercar car 423.3 mi
    8h 22m
    $78–112

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CMH - ROC
    6h 17m
    $544–1,159

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Brook Parkbus bus Route C NB
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    11h 51m
    $61–106

Athens to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 463.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens to Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 11h 5m.

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