What is the distance between Rochester and Elyria?

About 261 miles (420 km) separate Rochester and Elyria.

Bus Rochester to Elyria from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rochester to Elyria on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	6h 45m	12:55pm	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:20pm	Rochester	12h 55m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:45pm	Rochester	11h 30m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:45pm	Rochester	11h 30m	5:15am	Elyria	No tags
	Bus	6:10am	Rochester	6h 45m	12:55pm	Elyria	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Elyria. The journey takes about 5 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 3mAverage Duration

261 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $72	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $101	Average Duration5h 3m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,388 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

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

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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Elyria was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $64

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You can expect to pay from $64 to $64 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Elyria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-25.