There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Rochester by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), shuttle, or bus
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Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171
10h 25m$61–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Scarborough, ONbus Montreal
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
13h 25m$34–115Train
- Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
11h 24m$135–445Drive 302.4 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Rochestercar 302.4 mi
6h 8m$70–100Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YUL - YTZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain
9h 4m$168–593Train via Schenectady
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
12h 5m$115–341Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YUL - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
7h 29m$202–518Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YHU - YTZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain
9h 57m$161–586Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YHU - YYZ
- Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
8h 21m$205–511Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane YHU - YHM
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain
10h 46m$127–584
Montreal to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Rochester is to bus via Albany which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Rochester is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Albany Bus Terminal, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Montreal and Rochester is 454 miles. The road distance is 304.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Rochester without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Montreal to Rochester, including transfers.
Montreal to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Montréal station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Rochester is to bus via Albany which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $450 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Montreal to Rochester Bus Stop via Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Rochester via Toronto Union Station in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $85–210
- Business
- $120–240
- Business Plus
- $130–250
- Economy
- $100–210
- Economy Plus
- $110–220
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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
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
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Montreal to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Rochester is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Montreal to Rochester.
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