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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Rochester is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $220 - $550 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Rochester is to bus and fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $220 - $850.

How far is it from Banff to Rochester?

The distance between Banff and Rochester is 1875 miles. The road distance is 2218.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Rochester without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 3 days 4h and costs $550 - $2,100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Banff to Rochester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Banff and Rochester?

Rochester is 2h ahead of Banff. It is currently 3:05 PM in Banff and 5:05 PM in Rochester.

Can I drive from Banff to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Rochester is 2218 miles. It takes approximately 40h 37m to drive from Banff to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Banff to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Rochester by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Rochester
best
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Rochester (ROC)YYC - ROC
9h 8m
$228–812
Bus, fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)YYC - YHM
3. Take the bus from Hamilton Airport to Niagara Falls, ON
4. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
11h 55m
$173–736
Bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BC
2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everett
3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
5. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Buffalo, NY
6. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
3d 4h
$577–2,041
Drive 2,205.4 mi
1. Drive from Banff to Rochester2,205.4 mi
40h 37m
$505–729
Bus, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airport
2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)YYC - YYZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airport
4. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
10h 45m
$220–545
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Banff High School Transit Hub to Lake Louise Village North8X
2. Take the bus from Lake Louise, AB to Jasper, AB
3. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Station
4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
3d 11h
$311–553

Banff to Rochester by bus, train, and foot

11Weekly Services

3d 4hAverage Duration

$577Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Banff to Rochester.

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Distance: 1,864.1 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Rochester. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Rochester (ROC), then take the taxi to Rochester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Rochester Bus Stop via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, Everett, Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY, and Buffalo in around 3d 4h.

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