There are 4 ways to get from Ajax to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Toronto to RochesterAdt N813 / ...
6h 40m$36–118Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to RochesterVIA Rail
6h 53m$36–98Drive 181.6 mi
- Drive from Ajax to Rochester181.6 mi
3h 46m$42–60Bus via Buffalo
- Take the bus from Toronto to BuffaloGreyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
6h 44m$38–88
Ajax to Rochester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ajax to Rochester is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ajax to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ajax to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ajax GO Bus and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Toronto and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ajax to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Ajax GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Ajax and Rochester is 201 miles. The road distance is 182.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ajax to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Ajax to Rochester, including transfers.
Ajax to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Toronto station.
Ajax to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Ajax to Rochester is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Ajax, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester twice daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
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- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ajax to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Ajax to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ajax to Rochester is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ajax to Rochester.
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