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How to get fromMontreal to Rochesterby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, shuttle, bus or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, shuttle, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane YUL - ROC
    6h 37m
    $278–822

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus Montreal
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    13h
    $36–145

  3. Bus via West Albany

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Syracusebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 15m
    $92–177

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train VIA Rail
    11h 26m
    $81–202

  5. Drive 302.4 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Rochestercar car 302.4 mi
    6h 8m
    $70–100

  6. Fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane YUL - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    9h 25m
    $146–512

  7. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane YUL - YYZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 31m
    $178–535

  8. Train via Schenectady

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Rochestertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    12h 5m
    $78–149

Montreal to Rochester by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Rochester Bus Stop via Albany and Syracuse Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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