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How to get fromCincinnati to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Covington to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CVG - ROC
    5h 28m
    $236–1,320

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus Adt N809-D / ...
    13h 10m
    $65–175

  3. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 37m
    $83–131

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 39m
    $226–385

  5. Drive  498.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Rochestercar car 498.7 mi
    8h 32m
    $86–124

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LEX - ROC
    5h 50m
    $160–840

  7. Fly Covington to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CVG - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 7m
    $162–218

Cincinnati to Rochester by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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 to Rochester Bus Stop via Columbus and Buffalo in around 11h 37m.

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