There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Ontario by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
5h$40–150Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 30m$65–270Drive 251.8 km
- Drive from Rochester to Torontocar 251.8 km
3h 12m$46–66Fly, drive
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Detroit (DTW)plane ROC - DTW
- Drive from Cass & Michigan to Windsorcar
3h 3m$167–983
Rochester to Ontario by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ontario is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ontario is to fly and drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $160 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Toronto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Toronto Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Rochester and Ontario is 279 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $150.
The bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto takes 5h including transfers and departs hourly.
Rochester to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Ontario train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ontario is to bus which takes 5h and costs $40 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $270 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ontario, Canada?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–270 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–950
- 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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–140
- Flexible
- $80–150
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Ontario bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester to Ontario train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ontario is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Rochester to Ontario.
Book your Rochester to Ontario bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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