There are 7 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROC - YOW
4h 32m$119–641Drive 393.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawacar 393.7 km
5h 12m$79–114Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
8h 24m$265–855Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal to Ottawabus Ottawa - Toronto
10h 44m$133–288Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 22m$191–621Bus via Woburn (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centrebus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawabus FlixBus N2700 / ...
13h 15m$110–180Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa393.7 km
5h 12m
Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Ottawa is 304 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 44m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 11h 22m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa via Rochester and Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal in around 10h 44m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa.
There are 316+ hotels available in Ottawa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Ottawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







