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Compare bus for Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $524.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$241 Average price | $524 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 30m Average total duration 16h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI
Compare the available ways to get from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI:
A bus is $155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $241.
A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $524.
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Train takes on average 16h 30m.
Tickets start at around $241 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$169. The journey takes 16h 0m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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FAQs: Travel from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI:
A bus is $155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $241.
A bus is $438 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochester, NY to Ann Arbor, MI costing on average $524.
Other travel options to Ann Arbor, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Train takes on average 16h 30m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochester, NY and Ann Arbor, MI as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochester station, Rochester, NY and arrive in Ann Arbor Station, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Flights mostly depart from Greater Rochester International Airport and arrive in Detroit Wayne County Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY and arrive in Ann Arbor, Amtrak Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Ann Arbor, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Ann Arbor, MI by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Ann Arbor, MI by flight.
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