How far is Cleveland from Rochester?

The distance between the two cities is 238 miles (383 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cleveland to Rochester?

Most of the buses traveling from Cleveland to Rochester leave from Greyhound Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cleveland to Rochester from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cleveland to Rochester on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 20m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Rochester on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 20m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Rochester on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 20m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cleveland to Rochester on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:25pm	Cleveland Bus Station	6h 20m	6:45pm	Rochester	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:18 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Rochester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $79	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $90	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Cleveland Rochester recent customer reviews

The bus was delayed to startwith. 50 min delayed. Missed the connecting bus at Buffalo. Had to wait at Buffalo for an hour

Vishwanathiyer I.

June 14, 2018

Pleasant driver professional curtious great travel great timing

Pleshette M.

November 16, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cleveland and Rochester?

Stops in Cleveland

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cleveland, OH, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$59

11/11

$58

Today

$58

11/13

$43

11/14

$54

11/15

$46

11/16

$53

11/17

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The cheapest trip from Cleveland, OH, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $43

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cleveland, OH, US to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $43 to $59 for a bus ticket from Cleveland, OH, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-13.