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How to get fromRochester to Columbusby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Columbus by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ROC - CMH
    4h 37m
    $519–1,123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus Adt N810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Buffalo
    9h 25m
    $54–125

  3. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    8h 35m
    $61–118

  4. Train, bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    8h 56m
    $102–206

  5. Drive 393.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Columbuscar car 393.1 mi
    6h 45m
    $72–104

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BUF - CMH
    6h 35m
    $122–670

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 379 D
    11h 6m
    $140–247

Rochester to Columbus by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Columbus via Cleveland Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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