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

The cheapest way to get from Kitchener to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitchener to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Kitchener and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kitchener to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kitchener and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Kitchener and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Kitchener to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Kitchener GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Kitchener to Rochester?

The distance between Kitchener and Rochester is 240 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kitchener to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Kitchener to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitchener to Rochester bus from?

Kitchener to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Kitchener station.

Where do I catch the Kitchener to Rochester train from?

Kitchener to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.

Train or bus from Kitchener to Rochester?

The best way to get from Kitchener to Rochester is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h.

Where does the Kitchener to Rochester bus arrive?

Kitchener to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.

Where does the Kitchener to Rochester train arrive?

Kitchener to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Kitchener to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitchener to Rochester is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kitchener to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Kitchener to Rochester?

Book your Kitchener to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kitchener to Rochester?

Book your Kitchener to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

Kitchener to Rochester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kitchener to Rochester by train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Toronto Union StationKi
2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to RochesterVIA Rail
7h 42m
$42–175
Drive 163.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitchener to Rochester163.8 mi
3h 24m
$38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kitchener to TorontoFlixBus 2702 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
8h
$41–88
Bus via Mississauga
1. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Station25
2. Take the bus from Mississauga to RochesterAdt N809
8h 3m
$42–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus17
2. Take the train from Aldershot to RochesterVIA Rail
8h 30m
$40–106

Kitchener to Rochester by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 42mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitchener to Rochester.

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Kitchener GO to Rochester via Toronto Union Station in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kitchener to Rochester Bus Stop via Toronto in around 8h.

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