There are 6 ways to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2687
4h 50m$28–45Train via Niagara Falls
- Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
6h 11m$76–249Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Toronto (YYZ) to Rochester151.7 mi
3h 8mDrive 151.7 mi
- Drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochestercar 151.7 mi
3h 8m$32–46Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813-D / ...
6h 18m$36–119Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 40m$51–209
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Toronto Pearson Airport and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from UP Express Pearson Airport and arriving at Rochester via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Rochester is 176 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
The bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stop takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto Pearson Airport station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toronto station.
The best way to get from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train via Niagara Falls, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Toronto Airport (YYZ), Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from UP Express Pearson Airport to Rochester via Toronto, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toronto to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toronto (YYZ) to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Rochester Bus Stop station.
Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester.
Book your Toronto Airport (YYZ) to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 175+ hotels available in Rochester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toronto Airport (YYZ) and Rochester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.