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How to get fromDowntown Toronto to Rochesterby bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus bus 2708
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    4h 29m
    $31–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus bus Adt N809-D / ...
    5h 10m
    $27–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    5h 1m
    $45–190

  4. Drive  156.3 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Toronto to Rochestercar car 156.3 mi
    3h 11m
    $36–52

  5. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    5h 50m
    $27–45

Downtown Toronto to Rochester by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $45–190 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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