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How to get fromMontreal to Rochesterby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), shuttle, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Rochester by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 45m
    $74–119

  2. Drive 302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montreal to Rochestercar car 302.4 mi
    6h 8m
    $70–100

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    11h 24m
    $135–446

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YUL - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    9h 5m
    $168–593

  5. Train via Schenectady

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    12h 5m
    $128–355

  6. Bus via Saratoga Springs

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Saratoga Springs Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Syracusebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus bus 308 / ...
    16h 20m
    $102–390

  7. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YUL - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 31m
    $213–520

  8. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YHU - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    9h 57m
    $171–956

  9. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YHU - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 21m
    $206–693

  10. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane plane YHU - YHM
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain train
    10h 42m
    $307–1,304

Montreal to Rochester by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Montréal to Rochester Bus Stop via Ottawa and Syracuse Bus Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Rochester via Toronto Union Station in around 11h 24m.

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