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

The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Cleveland and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cleveland, OH and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cleveland and Rochester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Cleveland to Rochester?

The distance between Cleveland and Rochester is 249 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cleveland to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $120.

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

The train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester takes 4h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Cleveland to Rochester bus from?

Cleveland to Rochester bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH station.

Where do I catch the Cleveland to Rochester train from?

Cleveland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Cleveland to Rochester?

The best way to get from Cleveland to Rochester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Cleveland to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cleveland to Rochester train arrive?

Cleveland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Cleveland to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Rochester is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cleveland to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cleveland to Rochester?

Book your Cleveland to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cleveland to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 165+ hotels available in Rochester.

Cleveland to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to RochesterLake Shore Limited
4h 10m
$35–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYCinncinati,OH-Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 25m
$35–80
Drive 253.3 mi
1. Drive from Cleveland to Rochester253.3 mi
4h 39m
$47–67
Fly to Rochester
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (ROC)CLE - ROC
5h 21m
$178–412
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)CLE - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
7h 22m
$198–1,224

Cleveland to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 247.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland, OH to Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo, NY and Buffalo in around 5h 25m.

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