There are 5 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ROC - CLE
4h 33m$169–390Drive 254.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland254.6 mi
4h 28m$47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYOurBus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland AmtrakLake Shore Limited
5h 20m$61–146Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYOurBus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
6h 45m$49–119Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester-ROC to Cleveland254.6 mi
4h 28m
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Rochester, NY and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Cleveland is 257 miles. The road distance is 256.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Rochester, NY station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 45m.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Buffalo, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Cleveland.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester, NY to Cleveland Bus Station via BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal, Washington Street & Mohawk Street, and Buffalo in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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