There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 24m$70–160Drive 257 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Clevelandcar 257 mi
4h 33m$47–68Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
6h 23m$48–87Fly from Rochester
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ROC - CLE
4h 11m$130–723Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
5h 54m$151–917
Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Superior Av & W 3Rd St via Brookpark Station Stop #4 and West Park Station Stop #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Rochester and Cleveland is 249 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $160.
The train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Cleveland is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Rochester to Cleveland.
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