There are 4 ways to get from Brantford to Rochester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brantford to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
5h 50m$38–165Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brantford to Rochestercar 146.4 mi
3h 2m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Busbus 15
- Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Rochesterbus
7h 29m$41–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Busbus 15
- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Rochestertrain
7h 1m$36–128
Brantford to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brantford to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Brantford to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Brantford to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Brantford and arriving at Rochester via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Brantford and Rochester is 168 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Brantford to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Brantford to Rochester, including transfers.
Brantford to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Brantford station.
The best way to get from Brantford to Rochester is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 29m.
Brantford to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brantford to Rochester is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Brantford to Rochester.
What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Brantford to Rochester via Aldershot in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Rochester via Aldershot GO Bus, Aldershot GO, Burlington GO, Burlington GO Bus, and Niagara Falls in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Brantford to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–75
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $11–75
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $11–55
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $12–23
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14–26
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $6–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $8–75
- Business Class
- $14–160
Train from Canadian Border to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $7–9
Bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Niagara Falls to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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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