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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane DAY - ROC
    5h 52m
    $147–771
  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus 325
    13h 54m
    $62–177
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 35m
    $110–252
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 56m
    $69–113
  5. Drive  454.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Rochestercar car 454.1 mi
    8h 10m
    $83–120

Dayton to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Rochester Bus Stop via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus, and Buffalo in around 12h 56m.

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