There are 6 ways to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC)plane YUL - ROC
3h 58m$100–600Drive 296.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 296.2 mi
6h 1m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
9h 42m$91–140Train
- Take the train from Dorval to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
12h 9m$152–477Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Rochester-ROC296.2 mi
6h 1mTrain via Schenectady
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
13h 56m$147–386
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Ottawa and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Dorval and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 253 miles. The road distance is 297.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Dorval station.
The best way to get from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 42m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $480 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Montreal Airport (YUL), Canada and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Rochester Airport (ROC) via Ottawa, Syracuse Bus Station, and Rochester Bus Stop in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Dorval to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $85–200
- Business
- $120–240
- Business Plus
- $130–250
- Economy
- $95–210
- Economy Plus
- $100–220
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–140
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $60–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montreal-YUL to Rochester-ROC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 30m and has one stopover.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 298 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Rochester Airport (ROC).
Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines offer flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport.
There are 137+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montreal Airport (YUL) and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















