There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to McGill University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus via Albany
best- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus Adt A508-D / ...
11h 46m$112–180Drive 485.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to McGill Universitycar 485.2 km
6h 6m$88–127Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain VIA Rail
12h 10m$187–619Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YTZ - YUL
8h 50m$277–896Train via Schenectady
- Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain Adirondack
13h 2m$249–555Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centrebus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.bus 2720
13h 49m$95–136Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane YYZ - YUL
9h 4m$215–877Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane YTZ - YHU
9h 42m$241–900Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane YYZ - YHU
9h 54m$239–831
Rochester to McGill University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to McGill University is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to McGill University is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to McGill University station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Station McGill via Albany and Ontario / Berri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to McGill University. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Montréal via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Rochester and McGill University is 734 km. The road distance is 485.2 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to McGill University without a car is to bus via Albany which takes 11h 46m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Rochester to McGill University, including transfers.
Rochester to McGill University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to McGill University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to McGill University is to bus via Albany which takes 11h 46m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and McGill University, QC, Canada?
You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to McGill University via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Montreal, Ontario / Berri, and Station McGill in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to McGill University via Toronto Union Station and Montréal in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Quebec
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- airtransat.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–650
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $170–330
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–290
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–200
- Business
- $120–270
- Business Plus
- $140–290
- Economy
- $85–210
- Economy Plus
- $95–220
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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 30m
- 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 30m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–190
- Flexible
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from SCARBORO GO - 330 Borough Dr. to St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- Megabus
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to McGill University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rochester to McGill University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to McGill University is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Rochester to McGill University.
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