There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Niagara River by train (Amtrak), bus, shuttle, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 32m$39–236Bus, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls USAbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort NiagaraForte Route to the Falls
3h 10m$21–34Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Rochester to Niagara Rivercar 138.3 km
2h 5m$28–40Train via Floral Clock
- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Fallstrain Maple Leaf
4h 37m$41–236Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Niagara Fallsbus Adt N816 / ...
4h 45m$35–88
Rochester to Niagara River by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Niagara River is to bus and shuttle which costs $20 - $35 and takes 3h 10m.
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 and arriving at Fort George via Go/Via/Bus Station - North, Whirlpool Aero Car and Floral Clock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
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 10m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Rochester to Niagara River, including transfers.
Rochester to Niagara River bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester 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 $35 - $90 and takes 4h 45m.
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 $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 7m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Niagara Falls 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- 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
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $80–220
- Business Plus
- $95–230
- Economy
- $40–120
- 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
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 716-222-0729
- [email protected]
- Website
- discoverniagarashuttle.com
Shuttle from Niagara Falls USA Official Visitor Center to Old Fort Niagara
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.discoverniagarashuttle.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.discoverniagarashuttle.com/schedule
- Passenger
- $0
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–80
- Flexible
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Niagara River bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Niagara Falls 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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