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How to get fromRochester to Clevelandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    4h 24m
    $65–150

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    6h 13m
    $45–79

  3. Drive 257 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Clevelandcar car 257 mi
    4h 33m
    $47–68

  4. Fly from Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ROC - CLE
    3h 55m
    $110–573

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BUF - CLE
    5h 47m
    $82–478

Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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 $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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