There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Painesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 9m$84–169Drive 228 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Painesvillecar 228 mi
4h 6m$42–61Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
8h 48m$51–93Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ROC - CLE
6h 42m$122–631
Rochester to Painesville by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Painesville is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Painesville is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at W. Washington St. & Liberty St. via West Park Station Stop #4, Rockwell Ave. & W. Mall Dr. and Lakeland Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Rochester and Painesville is 284 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Painesville without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Rochester to Painesville, including transfers.
Rochester to Painesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Painesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Painesville is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 8h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Painesville, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 24m. 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 30m
- 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 Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- 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 Painesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Painesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Painesville is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Rochester to Painesville.
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