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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to bus and train which costs $55 - $140 and takes 10h 52m.

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 44m and costs $160 - $950.

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 University of Cincinnati and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Cincinnati, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The distance between Cincinnati and Rochester is 481 miles. The road distance is 501.7 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 which takes 10h 52m and costs $55 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati, OH station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Rochester?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $160 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Rochester bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Rochester bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY 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.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 154+ hotels available in Rochester.

Cincinnati to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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 44m
$166–920
Bus, train
cheapest
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 52m
$58–136
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
6h 5m
$131–642
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 26m
$236–1,424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
12h 50m
$61–147

Cincinnati to Rochester by bus

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.7 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Cincinnati to Rochester Bus Stop via Arlington Heights, Cincinnati, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 12h 50m.

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