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By car (573 km)
6 h 11 min
573 km.
from $31
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Rideshare
6 h 11 min
573 km.
from $7.47
Plane, Train, Bus
6 h 44 min
300 km.
from $258.42

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,082.78
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$923.91
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$456.52
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$923.91
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$336.96

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$305.73
Plane from Dane County Regional Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$521.74
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$369.57
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$380.43

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$652.17
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$402.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$510.87
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$336.96

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Royal
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.48–$70.06
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$140.12
Train from Cleveland to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$119.57

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12
Bus from Columbus to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$92.39
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$70.65

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$43.48

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Columbus to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$119.57
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$65.22
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$41.30
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$65.22

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$53.26

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$114.65
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$62.42
Bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$119.57
Bus from La Crosse to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$59.78

Lamers Bus Lines

Phone:
+1 800-236-1240
Website:
golamers.com/
Bus from Columbus to Madison
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$19.11

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Trailways

Phone:
+1 800-858-8555
Website:
trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Rochester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$44.57

Southeast Michigan SMART

Phone:
+1 866-962-5515
Website:
smartbus.org
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$2.80

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$39.13

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Rochester is to drive which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at University Dr & Rochester via Lafayette & Sixth, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15 and Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Columbus to Rochester?

The distance between Columbus and Rochester is 392 km. The road distance is 361.7 km.

How do I travel from Columbus to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs $18.48 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Rochester?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Columbus to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Rochester bus from?

Columbus to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.

Where does the Columbus to Rochester bus arrive?

Columbus to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbus to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Rochester is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Columbus to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 257+ hotels available in Rochester. Prices start at $43.70 per night.
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