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How to get fromAkron to Rochesterby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Akron to Rochester by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 18m
    $135–215

  2. Bus via Buffalo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Akron to Buffalobus bus Bsb 10
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    6h 45m
    $34–81

  3. Drive  279.5 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Rochestercar car 279.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $47–67

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CLE - ROC
    5h 24m
    $94–492

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    6h 55m
    $51–85

Akron to Rochester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Akron to Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo in around 6h 45m.

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