There are 9 ways to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) by plane, train, bus, shuttle, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC)plane YOW - ROC
6h 21m$123–703Drive 245.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC)car 245.6 mi
5h 14m$57–82Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YOW - YTZ
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain
8h 50m$187–607Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
10h 35m$138–450Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminalbus Ottawa - Toronto
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813 / ...
10h 59m$98–200Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YOW - 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 16m$205–541Fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane YOW - YHM
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain
9h 42m$133–595Bus via Woburn (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Scarborough Centrebus FlixBus N2700 / ...
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
14h 26m$81–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ottawa to Rochester (ROC)245.6 mi
5h 14m
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC). However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa 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 10h 35m.
The distance between Ottawa and Rochester Airport (ROC) is 190 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $130 - $450.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC), including transfers.
Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $450 and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, 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 train from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) via Toronto Union Station and Rochester in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
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 Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–180
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ottawa to Rochester (ROC)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal.
Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC) is 247 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Ottawa to Rochester Airport (ROC).
There are 176+ hotels available in Rochester Airport (ROC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ottawa and Rochester Airport (ROC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.