There are 7 ways to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROC - YOW
4h 35m$163–838Drive 386.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester (Station) to Ottawacar 386.3 km
5h 4m$79–113Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal to Ottawabus Ottawa - Toronto
10h 38m$109–250Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 13m$167–589Train 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 16m$262–824Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
8h 43m$202–824Bus 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 13m$97–147
Rochester (Station) to Ottawa by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester (Station) 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Rochester (Station) and Ottawa is 312 km. The road distance is 386.3 km.
The best way to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rochester (Station) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester (Station) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 38m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Rochester (Station), NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa via Rochester and Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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 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
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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $85–160
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $65–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester (Station) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester (Station) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester (Station) to Ottawa is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Rochester (Station) to Ottawa.
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