There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Elyria by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rochester to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 3m$30–120Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
7h 35m$48–79Drive 284.2 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Elyriacar 284.2 mi
5h 7m$52–75Fly, train
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ROC - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Stationtrain
6h 15m$129–692
Rochester to Elyria by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Elyria is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Elyria is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Elyria. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Elyria Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Rochester and Elyria is 274 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elyria without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $120.
The train from Rochester to Elyria Station takes 5h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rochester to Elyria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elyria is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Elyria, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Buffalo and Cleveland Bus Station in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Rochester to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- $16–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Elyria bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Rochester to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elyria Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Elyria is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Rochester to Elyria.
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