There are 6 ways to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station) by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Aldershot GO Busbus 17
- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
6h 6m$57–222Drive 152.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Guelph to Rochester (Station)car 152.5 mi
3h 20m$32–46Bus via Mississauga
- Take the bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus 29
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Rochesterbus Adt N809-D / ...
6h 55m$34–108Train via Niagara Falls
- Take the train from Guelph Central GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
- Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
7h 3m$78–250Train
- Take the train from Guelph Central GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 32m$53–210Bus
- Take the bus from Guelph to Torontobus FlixBus 2702
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 18m$39–64
Guelph to Rochester (Station) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Guelph to Rochester (Station). However, there are services departing from Guelph Central GO Bus and arriving at Rochester via Mississauga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Guelph to Rochester (Station). However, there are services departing from Guelph Central GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Guelph and Rochester (Station) is 172 miles. The road distance is 153.4 miles.
The best way to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station) without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 6m and costs $55 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station), including transfers.
Guelph to Rochester (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Guelph station.
Guelph to Rochester (Station) train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Guelph Central GO station.
The best way to get from Guelph to Rochester (Station) is to bus via Mississauga which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Niagara Falls, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Guelph, ON, Canada and Rochester (Station), NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Rochester (Station) via Winston Churchill Transitway Station, Mississauga, and Rochester in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guelph Central GO to Rochester via Toronto, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toronto to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Guelph Central GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Guelph Central GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Aldershot GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Winston Churchill Transitway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Guelph to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Guelph to Rochester (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Guelph to Rochester (Station) train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Union Station GO.
Yes, the driving distance between Guelph to Rochester (Station) is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Guelph to Rochester (Station).
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