There are 6 ways to get from Niagara to Rochester by bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 8m$37–186Bus via Buffalo
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
5h 58m$29–50Train via Niagara Falls
- Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 57m$72–242Drive 154.7 mi
- Drive from Niagara to Rochestercar 154.7 mi
3h 9m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813-D / ...
6h 10m$32–112Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 26m$47–192
Niagara to Rochester by tram, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niagara to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Niagara to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Niagara to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Toronto and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Niagara to Rochester. However, there are services departing from King St West at Niagara St and arriving at Rochester via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Niagara and Rochester is 178 miles. The road distance is 155.6 miles.
The best way to get from Niagara to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Niagara to Rochester, including transfers.
Niagara to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Toronto station.
Niagara to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toronto station.
The best way to get from Niagara to Rochester is to train via Niagara Falls which takes 5h 57m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Buffalo, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Niagara, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from King St West at Niagara St to Rochester via King St West at University Ave East Side - St Andrew Station, Toronto, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from King St West at Bathurst St East Side to Rochester Bus Stop via King St West at University Ave East Side - St Andrew Station, Toronto, and Buffalo in around 5h 58m.
- 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toronto to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–180
- Business Plus
- $90–190
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- 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
- $10–14
- Website
- Megabus
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
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Booking & Getting There
Niagara to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Niagara to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niagara to Rochester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Niagara to Rochester.
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