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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ontario to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ONT - ROC
    7h 42m
    $335–1,278

  2. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ONT - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 30m
    $328–1,275

  3. Train via San Bernardino (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 8h
    $899–1,902

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 13h
    $403–784

  5. Drive 2,558 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Rochestercar car 2,558 mi
    41h 4m
    $467–675

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    3d 1h
    $1,075–2,133

Ontario to Rochester by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$899Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,226.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Rochester via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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