The train between Ottawa and Rochester takes 19h 20m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Ottawa and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Rochester at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Rochester station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
Ottawa to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Rochester is 293.7 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Rochester via Toronto Union Station in around 10h 27m.
