There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Niagara River by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 32m$39–236Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls Canadabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 15m$22–36Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & Cedar Avenuebus 40 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Oakwood Cemetery to Old Fort Niagara
3h 40m$30–66Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Rochester to Niagara Rivercar 138.3 km
2h 5m$28–40
Rochester to Niagara River by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Niagara River is to bus which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Niagara River is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Niagara River. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Niagara-on-the-Lake via Niagara Falls Canada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Niagara River station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Rochester and Niagara River is 173 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niagara River without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 3h 40m and costs $29 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rochester to Niagara River, including transfers.
Rochester to Niagara River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Niagara River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Niagara River is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Niagara River, ON, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 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 Canada twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Niagara River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Niagara Falls Canada station.
Rochester to Niagara River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Niagara River is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rochester to Niagara River.
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