There are 5 ways to get from Markham to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus 2708
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 39m$37–233Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Scarborough Centre to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 39m$31–47Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813 / ...
6h 29m$36–116Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Markham to Rochestercar 176.4 mi
3h 32m$41–59Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 47m$51–198
Markham to Rochester by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Markham to Rochester is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Markham to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Markham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bullock Dr. @ Laidlaw Blvd. and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Markham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Centennial GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Markham and Rochester is 201 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Markham to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $35 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Markham to Rochester, including transfers.
Markham to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.
Markham to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Markham to Rochester is to bus via Toronto which takes 6h 29m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $200 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Markham, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester 4 times a day. 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 $45–190 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- questions@ca.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $7–45
- Adult Standard
- $16–55
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Booking & Getting There
Markham to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Markham to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markham to Rochester is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Markham to Rochester.
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