What is the cheapest way to get from Toronto to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Rochester is to bus via Buffalo which costs $28 - $60 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toronto to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Toronto to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Toronto and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Toronto to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Toronto and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Cedarvale Station - Southbound Platform and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Toronto to Rochester?

The distance between Toronto and Rochester is 183 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.

How do I travel from Toronto to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Toronto to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Toronto to Rochester?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Toronto to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toronto to Rochester bus from?

Toronto to Rochester bus services, operated by New York Trailways, depart from Toronto station.

Where do I catch the Toronto to Rochester train from?

Toronto to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.

Train or bus from Toronto to Rochester?

The best way to get from Toronto to Rochester is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Toronto to Rochester bus arrive?

Toronto to Rochester bus services, operated by New York Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.

Where does the Toronto to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Toronto to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Rochester is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Toronto to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 179+ hotels available in Rochester.

Toronto to Rochester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Nyt 813 / ...
6h 9m
Bus via Buffalo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus Adt N801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2686 / ...
6h 22m
$29–59
Train
1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 20m
$47–202
Drive 157.4 mi
1. Drive from Toronto to Rochestercar 157.4 mi
3h 18m
$36–52

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Distance: 182.3 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

New York Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $45–200 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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