There are 8 ways to get from Winnipeg to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rochester
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Rochester (ROC)plane YWG - ROC
8h 20m$217–1,021Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YWG - YYZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
9h 19m$109–626Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus
- Take the bus from Sudbury to Toronto Pearson Airportbus
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
36h 20m$141–339Train, bus
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813 / ...
43h 49m$345–760Drive 1,334.4 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Rochestercar 1,334.4 mi
25h 31m$306–442Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane YWG - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
9h 36m$151–717Fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane YWG - YHM
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain
10h 45m$373–660Fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YWG - YTZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
11h 7m$183–1,027
Winnipeg to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Rochester is to bus which costs $140 - $340 and takes 36h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Rochester is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $210 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury and Toronto Pearson Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Rochester is 1051 miles. The road distance is 1342.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 36h 20m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Winnipeg to Rochester, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Rochester bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Rochester is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 36h 20m.
Winnipeg to Rochester bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Rochester is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 6:08 PM in Winnipeg and 7:08 PM in Rochester.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Rochester Bus Stop via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, and Toronto Pearson Airport in around 36h 20m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $360–550
- Business Plus
- $370–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–650
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $24–80
- Business
- $55–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $27–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–90
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–110
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $24–80
- Business
- $55–150
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $27–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–90
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–80
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $17–25
- Senior
- $29–45
- Adult
- $30–50
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