What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to bus which costs $50 - $160 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati - Downtown and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The distance between Cincinnati and Rochester is 481 miles. The road distance is 501.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester without a car is to bus and train via Cleveland which takes 10h 56m and costs $90 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Rochester?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cincinnati to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Rochester bus from?

Cincinnati to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Rochester bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Rochester is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Cincinnati to Rochester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Rochester?

Book your Cincinnati to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 162+ hotels available in Rochester.

Cincinnati to Rochester - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Covington to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (ROC)plane CVG - ROC
5h 20m
$146–820
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
11h 44m
$54–152
Bus, train via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus Louisville
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 56m
$95–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
12h 9m
$126–272
Drive 498.7 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Rochestercar 498.7 mi
8h 32m
$91–132
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rochester (ROC)plane LEX - ROC
5h 37m
$181–942
Fly Covington to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CVG - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 33m
$230–1,416
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalobus
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus 325
17h 15m
$100–298

Cincinnati to Rochester by bus and train

5Weekly Services

12h 9mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 477.7 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 11h 44m.

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