There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Lorain by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 19m$114–207Drive 284.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Loraincar 284.6 mi
5h 8m$52–75Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
6h 46m$68–113Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ROC - CLE
4h 1m$177–700
Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Lorain is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Lorain is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Lorain. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Lorain station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Elyria Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Rochester and Lorain is 283 miles. The road distance is 286.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lorain without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Rochester to Lorain, including transfers.
Rochester to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Lorain is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $700 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Lorain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Lorain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Lorain is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rochester to Lorain.
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