There are 5 ways to get from University of Rochester to Columbus by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, bus via Cleveland • 11h 6m
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 13h 8m
3 alternative options
Bus • 12h 31m
Drive • 6h 43m
Fly • 6h 38m
University of Rochester to Columbus by walk, bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Rochester to Columbus is to train and bus via Cleveland which costs $30 - $190 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from University of Rochester to Columbus is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Rochester to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Plymouth & 1400 Plymouth and arriving at N High St & W Broad St via TC- Gate 3, Rochester, Ny, Buffalo, NY and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
The distance between University of Rochester and Columbus is 412 miles. The road distance is 395.1 miles.
The best way to get from University of Rochester to Columbus without a car is to train and bus via Cleveland which takes 11h 6m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from University of Rochester to Columbus, including transfers.
University of Rochester to Columbus bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester, Ny station.
The best way to get from University of Rochester to Columbus is to bus which takes 12h 31m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $410 and takes 6h 38m.
University of Rochester to Columbus bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Rochester to Columbus is 395 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from University of Rochester to Columbus.
- Distance: 412.1 miles
- Duration: 11h 6m
What companies run services between University of Rochester, NY, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from University of Rochester to Columbus via Plymouth & 1400 Plymouth, TC- Gate 3, Clinton & Central, Rochester, Ny, Buffalo, Ny, Buffalo, NY, and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines and two other airlines fly from University of Rochester to Columbus hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $400
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Columbus via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $10 - $40
- Child Coach - short notice
- $26 - $40
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $22 - $70
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $24 - $75
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30 - $65
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $45 - $140
- Business Seat - short notice
- $50 - $130
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $29 - $120
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $14 - $55
- Child Coach - short notice
- $30 - $50
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $27 - $90
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $30 - $90
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35 - $90
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $55 - $180
- Business Seat - short notice
- $60 - $170
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $40 - $140
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester, Ny to Buffalo, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $24 - $35
- Saver
- $20 - $45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $85
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com/
Bus from Toledo to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com/
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