There are 4 ways to get from St. Catharines to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
best- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
3h 19m$27–223Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Catharines to Rochestercar 88.2 mi
2h 1m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
4h 45m$26–65Train
- Take the train from St. Catharines to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
3h 23m$28–170
St. Catharines to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $20 - $30.
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.
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.
The distance between St. Catharines and Rochester is 107 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester without a car is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from St. Catharines to Rochester, including transfers.
St. Catharines to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Niagara Falls station.
St. Catharines to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from St. Catharines to Rochester is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 3h 19m and costs $27 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between St. Catharines, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Niagara Falls to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
St. Catharines to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
St. Catharines to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Catharines to Rochester is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from St. Catharines to Rochester.
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