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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rochester by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (ROC)planeCVG - ROC
    5h 40m
    $156–870

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to Buffalo, NYbusCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus StopbusFlixBus 2685 / ...
    13h 5m
    $63–148

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound StationbusLouisville
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to RochestertrainLake Shore Limited
    10h 52m
    $65–191

  4. Drive 494.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Rochestercar494.9 mi
    8h 36m
    $91–131

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeCVG - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
    7h 38m
    $278–1,624

Cincinnati to Rochester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 13h 5m.

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