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How to get fromCleveland, OH to Rochesterby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland, OH to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 40m
    $68–182

  2. Bus via Buffalo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    5h 57m
    $30–75

  3. Drive  252 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland, OH to Rochestercar car 252 mi
    4h 39m
    $46–67

  4. Fly to Rochester

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CLE - ROC
    5h 17m
    $150–874

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    7h
    $46–76

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CLE - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 21m
    $104–620

Cleveland, OH to Rochester by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cleveland, OH to Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland and Buffalo in around 5h 57m.

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