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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Lorain by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Elyria Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    5h 19m
    $62–161

  2. Drive 284.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Loraincar car 284.6 mi
    5h 8m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus bus
    7h 56m
    $87–157

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ROC - CLE
    4h 20m
    $337–600

Rochester (ROC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–140 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lorain via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 7h 56m.

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