There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Rochester by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Trenton Junction to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 58m$100–403Drive 251.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Rochestercar 251.1 mi
4h 52m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Trenton, ON to Toronto, ON - Yorkdale Bus Terminalbus Kingston
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Nyt 813 / ...
8h 27mBus via Buffalo
- Take the bus from Trenton Junction to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 47m$72–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Rochester is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Trenton, ON and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Trenton Junction and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Brighton and Rochester is 289 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $410.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Brighton to Rochester, including transfers.
Brighton to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus Canada, depart from Trenton, ON station.
Brighton to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Trenton Junction station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Rochester is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Brighton, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Brighton to Rochester via Trenton Junction and Toronto Union Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brighton to Rochester via Trenton, ON, Toronto, ON - Yorkdale Bus Terminal, Yorkdale Station - Southbound Platform, Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, and Toronto in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Trenton Junction to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $27–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–100
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- ca.megabus.com
Bus from Trenton, ON to Toronto, ON - Yorkdale Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $21–55
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Trenton Junction to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus Canada, arrive at Toronto, ON - Yorkdale Bus Terminal station.
Brighton to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Rochester is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Brighton to Rochester.
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