What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from University Drive & Rochester Nearside and arriving at Covington Bus Stop via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Detroit and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Rochester to Cincinnati?

The distance between Rochester and Cincinnati is 293 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 8h 43m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Rochester to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Cincinnati bus from?

Rochester to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Where does the Rochester to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Rochester to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Cincinnati is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Rochester to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 661+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Rochester to Cincinnati - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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Bus via Toledo
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
8h 43m
$53–93
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
8h 59m
$41–81
Drive 281 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Cincinnaticar 281 mi
4h 50m
$52–75
Line 492 bus, train, fly to Covington
1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane DTW - CVG
6h 35m
$912–1,320
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Miami University Oxford, OHbus Detroit
14h 38m
$41–93
Line 492 bus, train, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus
2. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
4. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
7h 26m
$145–841

Rochester to Cincinnati by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 43mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Rochester, MI, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Covington Bus Stop via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11, Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 8h 43m.

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