There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly Covington to Rochester
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST)plane CVG - RST
6h 34m$92–592Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus Jefferson Lines 966
15h 10m$116–174Drive 632.8 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Rochestercar 632.8 mi
10h 44m$116–167Fly Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CVG - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 29m$502–1,152Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SDF - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus
6h 59m$179–728
Cincinnati to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to fly and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Rochester via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Rochester is 551 miles. The road distance is 636.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cincinnati to Rochester, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Rochester is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 10m.
Cincinnati to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Rochester is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 13:09 in Cincinnati and 12:09 in Rochester.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Rochester via Madison in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Covington to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Covington to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Rochester - MSP
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