There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Ohio State University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ROC - CMH
5h 4m$136–732Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus Adt N810-D / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus Bsb 11
10h 8m$56–128Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus FlixBus 2526
9h 32m$64–103Train, bus via Brook Park
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0105
9h 44m$165–255Drive 391.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Ohio State Universitycar 391.3 mi
6h 45m$67–97Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane BUF - CMH
7h 11m$94–507Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Unionbus 379 D
10h 56m$192–433
Rochester to Ohio State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ohio State University is to bus via Columbus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ohio State University. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave via Buffalo and S 4Th St & E Town St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Rochester and Ohio State University is 364 miles. The road distance is 393.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ohio State University without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 9h 32m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Rochester to Ohio State University, including transfers.
Rochester to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ohio State University is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 32m.
Rochester to Ohio State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ohio State University is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Rochester to Ohio State University.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, 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 Ohio State University via Buffalo, Columbus, S 4Th St & E Town St, and Neil Ave & W 10Th Ave in around 9h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Columbus, Ohio OSU Student Union
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–220
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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