There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 54m$41–198Drive 129.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochestercar 129.5 mi
2h 46m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
7h 14m$37–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton-YHM to Rochester129.5 mi
2h 46mTrain, bus
- Take the train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GOtrain Lw
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
8h 59m$38–69
Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Airport Passenger Terminal and arriving at Rochester via King at James, Burlington GO Bus and Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from West Harbour GO and arriving at Rochester via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Hamilton Airport (YHM) and Rochester is 159 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester, including transfers.
Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Burlington GO Bus station.
Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Hamilton Airport (YHM), Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
VIA Rail operates a train from Aldershot to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $35–190 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Passenger Terminal to Rochester via JAMES at KING, King at James, Fairview at Burlington GO, Burlington GO Bus, and Niagara Falls in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–120
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $8–11
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Niagara Falls to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamilton-YHM to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Niagara Falls Bus Terminal station.
Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Rochester.
There are 179+ hotels available in Rochester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton Airport (YHM) and Rochester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.