There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Cleveland AmtrakLake Shore Limited
4h 24m$25–110Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to BuffaloFlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationGreyhound US0170
6h 10m$42–87Drive 257 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Cleveland257 mi
4h 30m$47–68Fly
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)ROC - CLE
4h 40m$180–413
Rochester to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Cleveland is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $25 - $110.
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 10m.
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 $25 - $110.
The train from Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak takes 4h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 $25 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 4h 40m.
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 10m.
- 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 Rochester to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.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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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo 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 30m to drive from Rochester to Cleveland.
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