What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and St. Catharines?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to St. Catharines. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at St. Catharines Fairview Mall via Niagara Falls Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and St. Catharines?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at St. Catharines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Rochester to St. Catharines?

The distance between Rochester and St. Catharines is 172 km. The road distance is 142 km.

How do I travel from Rochester to St. Catharines without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines without a car is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to St. Catharines?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Rochester to St. Catharines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to St. Catharines bus from?

Rochester to St. Catharines bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to St. Catharines train from?

Rochester to St. Catharines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to St. Catharines?

The best way to get from Rochester to St. Catharines is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 3h 15m and costs $35 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Rochester to St. Catharines bus arrive?

Rochester to St. Catharines bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Niagara Falls station.

Where does the Rochester to St. Catharines train arrive?

Rochester to St. Catharines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to St. Catharines?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to St. Catharines is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Rochester to St. Catharines.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to St. Catharines?

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Where can I stay near St. Catharines?

There are 734+ hotels available in St. Catharines.

Rochester to St. Catharines - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to St. Catharines by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 15m
$38–304
Drive 142 km
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1. Drive from Rochester to St. Catharinescar 142 km
2h 2m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Niagara Fallsbus Adt N816 / ...
4h 2m
$37–91
Train
1. Take the train from Rochester to St. Catharinestrain VIA Rail
3h 47m
$40–240
Bus via Rapidsview (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Niagara Falls Canadabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 36m
$30–44

Rochester to St. Catharines by train, foot, and bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.9 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and St. Catharines, 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, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Niagara Falls 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–85 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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