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

The cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. Catharines to Rochester. However, there are services departing from St. Catharines Fairview Mall and arriving at Rochester via Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Catharines and arriving at Rochester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from St. Catharines to Rochester?

The distance between St. Catharines and Rochester is 106 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $170.

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

The train from St. Catharines to Rochester takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Catharines to Rochester?

The best way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the St. Catharines to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Catharines to Rochester train arrive?

St. Catharines to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from St. Catharines to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Catharines to Rochester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from St. Catharines to Rochester.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 142+ hotels available in Rochester.

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Catharines to Rochester by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Catharines to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
3h 23m
$28–170
Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Catharines to Rochestercar 88.2 mi
2h 1m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
4h 45m
$26–66
Train via Canadian Border (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf
4h 25m
$35–71

St. Catharines to Rochester by train

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from St. Catharines to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $28–170 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Niagara Falls to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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