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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (RST)plane plane YUL - RST
    8h 33m
    $94–473

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus bus
    32h 10m
    $243–384

  3. Train, bus via Madison

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus
    34h 3m
    $397–826

  4. Drive 1,188.8 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Rochestercar car 1,188.8 mi
    20h 8m
    $272–393

  5. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane YUL - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    7h 57m
    $415–1,255

  6. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Rochester (RST)plane plane BTV - RST
    10h 54m
    $136–668

  7. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BTV - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome Transportation Office - Rochesterbus bus
    10h 11m
    $217–830

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus bus
    35h 1m
    $480–1,006

Montreal to Rochester by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration32h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 944.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (RST) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Rochester via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Milwaukee in around 32h 10m.

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