There are 5 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus via Mississauga
best- Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus 25
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
7h 13m$38–112Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Aldershot GO Busbus 17
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 21m$45–201Drive 166.2 mi
- Drive from University of Waterloo to Rochestercar 166.2 mi
3h 33m$38–55Train
- Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
9h 2m$57–216Bus
- Take the bus from Kitchener to Torontobus FlixBus 2702 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 11m$38–74
University of Waterloo to Rochester by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Waterloo to Rochester. However, there are services departing from University of Waterloo Terminal and arriving at Rochester via Mississauga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Waterloo station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from University Of Waterloo Station - Southbound and arriving at Rochester via Kitchener GO and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between University of Waterloo and Rochester is 217 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester without a car is to bus via Mississauga which takes 7h 13m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester, including transfers.
University of Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from University of Waterloo Terminal station.
University of Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.
The best way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to bus via Mississauga which takes 7h 13m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Rochester via University of Waterloo Terminal, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, and Mississauga in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Rochester via University Of Waterloo Station - Southbound, Central Station - Southbound, Kitchener GO, and Toronto Union Station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $80–190
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–12
Bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Mississauga to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kitchener to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
University of Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Winston Churchill Transitway Station.
University of Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Union Station GO.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Waterloo to Rochester is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from University of Waterloo to Rochester.
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