There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Ottawa by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, 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.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROC - YOW
4h 40m$137–681Drive 387.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Ottawacar 387.4 km
5h 5m$78–112Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal to Ottawabus Ottawa - Toronto
10h 35m$109–247Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 13m$167–589Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
8h 14m$241–823Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
6h 21m$257–734Bus via Woburn (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Scarborough Centrebus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Ottawabus FlixBus N2700 / ...
13h 6m$88–146
Rochester to Ottawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Ottawa is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Rochester and Ottawa is 311 km. The road distance is 387.4 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ottawa without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Rochester to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rochester to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 10h 35m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 11h 13m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Ottawa via Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- 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 Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Ottawa bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Ottawa is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Rochester to Ottawa.
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