There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (ROC)plane CLE - ROC
4h 44m$262–502Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NYbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus OurBus
6h 34m$41–113Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CLE - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
6h 54m$192–1,158Train, bus
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus OurBus
5h 16m$60–154Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland to Rochester-ROC254.4 mi
4h 28mDrive 254.4 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 254.4 mi
4h 28m$47–68
Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Cleveland, OH and arriving at Rochester, NY via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive and Buffalo, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cleveland and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 257 miles. The road distance is 255.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $260 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 34m.
Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cleveland to Rochester Airport (ROC).
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (ROC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland, OH to Rochester, NY via Buffalo, NY, Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, and Buffalo, NY in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Rochester via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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