There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (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 44m$187–971Bus
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 32m$124–277Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
12h 59m$72–147Drive 454.1 mi
- Drive from Dayton to Rochestercar 454.1 mi
8h 10m$83–120
Dayton to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to bus via Brook Park which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $180 - $1,000.
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 and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
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 32m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Dayton to Rochester, including transfers.
Dayton to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 12h 59m.
Dayton to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus 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 Delta 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 Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Rochester via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
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
- $100–230
- 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
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Barons Bus
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