There are 4 ways to get from Sandusky to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or plane
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 Sandusky Amtrak Station to RochesterLake Shore Limited
5h 37m$35–120Bus
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
8h 15m$53–110Drive 313.6 mi
- Drive from Sandusky to Rochester313.6 mi
5h 47m$58–83Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (ROC)DTW - ROC
6h 38m
Sandusky to Rochester by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Rochester is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland, OH and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station station and arriving at Rochester. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Sandusky and Rochester is 309 miles. The road distance is 315.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $120.
The train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Rochester takes 5h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Sandusky to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Rochester is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Rochester Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–80
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $40–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–250
- Business Class
- $85–300
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Sandusky to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Rochester is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Sandusky to Rochester.
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