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

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Wilfrid Laurier University and arriving at Rochester via Mississauga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kitchener GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Waterloo to Rochester?

The distance between Waterloo and Rochester is 216 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterloo to Rochester without a car is to bus via Mississauga which takes 7h 1m and costs $35 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Waterloo to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Rochester bus from?

Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo to Rochester train from?

Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.

Train or bus from Waterloo to Rochester?

The best way to get from Waterloo to Rochester is to bus via Mississauga which takes 7h 1m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $220 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Waterloo to Rochester bus arrive?

Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.

Where does the Waterloo to Rochester train arrive?

Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Union Station GO.

Can I drive from Waterloo to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Rochester is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Waterloo to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Waterloo to Rochester?

Book your Waterloo to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus via Mississauga
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1. Take the bus from Wilfrid Laurier University to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus 25
2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Rochesterbus Adt N809 / ...
7h 1m
$38–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wilfrid Laurier University to Aldershot GO Busbus 17
2. Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 9m
$44–201
Drive 164.5 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo to Rochestercar 164.5 mi
3h 29m
$38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain Ki
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
7h 40m
$57–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Torontobus FlixBus 2702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 50m
$40–74

Waterloo to Rochester by bus

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Wilfrid Laurier University to Rochester via Winston Churchill Transitway Station and Mississauga in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kitchener GO to Rochester via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 40m.

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