There are 4 ways to get from Kingston to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kingston, ON to Toronto - Union Stationbus Kingston
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813 / ...
9h$37–164Train
- Take the train from Kingston to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 37m$88–393Drive 187.2 mi
- Drive from Kingston to Rochestercar 187.2 mi
3h 53m$43–62Bus via Kingston
- Take the bus from Kingston to Torontobus FlixBus 2701 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
10h 10m$53–98
Kingston to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kingston to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kingston to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kingston, ON and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Kingston to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kingston and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Kingston and Rochester is 336 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kingston to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Kingston to Rochester, including transfers.
Kingston to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus Canada, depart from Kingston, ON station.
Kingston to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Kingston station.
The best way to get from Kingston to Rochester is to bus which takes 9h and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $400 and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Kingston, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Kingston, ON to Rochester via Toronto - Union Station and Toronto in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Terminal to Rochester via John Counter / Old Mill, Kingston, and Toronto Union Station in around 9h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Kingston to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $75–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
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 Kingston, ON to Toronto - Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- https://ca.megabus.com/
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $30–55
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kingston to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Kingston to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus Canada, arrive at Toronto - Union Station.
Kingston to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingston to Rochester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kingston to Rochester.
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