There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC)plane YOW - ROC
4h 10m$110–600Drive 241.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 241.9 mi
5h 7m$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
8h 5m$63–101Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
12h 3m$142–457Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Rochester-ROC241.9 mi
5h 7mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
8h 13m$73–236Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2678
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
8h 27m$72–131
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Airport / Aéroport and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Ottawa and Syracuse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 182 miles. The road distance is 243.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 5m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $460 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Rochester Airport (ROC), USA?
United Airlines and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport / Aéroport to Rochester Airport (ROC) via Tremblay A, Ottawa, Syracuse Bus Station, and Rochester Bus Stop in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,300
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $75–180
- Business
- $110–220
- Business Plus
- $120–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $21–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa-YOW to Rochester-ROC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Airport to Rochester Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 10m and has one stopover.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Rochester Airport (ROC).
Porter Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier 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 Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.