There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Niagara Falls by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Rochester to Niagara Falls by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Niagara Falls is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Niagara Falls is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Niagara Falls USA. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Rochester and Niagara Falls is 151 km. The road distance is 139 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niagara Falls without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $230.
The train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Rochester to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niagara Falls is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $80 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Niagara Falls, ON, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 7m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USA every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Trailways also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $80–220
- Business Plus
- $95–230
- Economy
- $35–120
- Economy Plus
- $40–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–80
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–75
- Flexible
- $60–80
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Niagara Falls bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Niagara Falls USA station.
Rochester to Niagara Falls train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Niagara Falls is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Rochester to Niagara Falls.
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