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How to get fromRochester to British Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to British Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ROC - YVR
    8h 24m
    $337–1,335

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YYZ - YVR
    12h 22m
    $240–1,026

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2d 13h
    $2,153–3,462

  4. Drive  4,382.4 km

    1. Drive from Rochester to Vancouvercar car 4,382.4 km
    45h 45m
    $888–1,282

  5. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane YYZ - YLW
    11h 55m
    $259–973

  6. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    2d 16h
    $1,549–2,530

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus Adt N816-D / ...
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train VIA Rail
    4d 6h
    $1,047–2,262

Rochester to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,535.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and British Columbia, Canada?

United Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Chicago Union Station, Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 13h.

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