There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (ROC)plane DAY - ROC
5h 52m$147–771Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
13h 54m$62–177Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 35m$110–252Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
12h 56m$69–113Drive 454.1 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Rochestercar 454.1 mi
8h 10m$83–120
Dayton to Rochester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Dayton and Rochester is 431 miles. The road distance is 456.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 35m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dayton to Rochester, including transfers.
Dayton to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 12h 56m.
Dayton to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Rochester is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Dayton to Rochester.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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