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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to train which costs $25 - $110 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $280 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Cleveland?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Cleveland?

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.

How far is it from Rochester to Cleveland?

The distance between Rochester and Cleveland is 249 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $25 - $110.

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

The train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Cleveland bus from?

Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Cleveland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Cleveland?

The best way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $25 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Rochester to Cleveland bus arrive?

Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Rochester to Cleveland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Cleveland?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Cleveland is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Rochester to Cleveland.

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

Book your Rochester to Cleveland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cleveland?

There are 470+ hotels available in Cleveland.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 24m
$25–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
6h
$41–78
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Clevelandcar 257 mi
4h 32m
$47–68
Fly from Rochester
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ROC - CLE
4h 23m
$280–523
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BUF - CLE
6h 23m
$129–775

Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

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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 $25–110 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station via Buffalo in around 6h.

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