There are 8 ways to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly from Rochester
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane ROC - YOW
4h 46m$144–781Drive 393.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawacar 393.7 km
5h 12m$71–103Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YTZ - YOW
8h 44m$309–875Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain VIA Rail
11h 28m$192–621Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Toronto to Ottawabus FlixBus 2700 / ...
11h 29m$121–195Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane YYZ - YOW
9h 1m$237–856Bus via Rochester
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Waller St at Laurier Avebus 2730
11h 29m$113–253Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa393.7 km
5h 12m
Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Ottawa via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) and Ottawa is 304 km. The road distance is 393.7 km.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $190 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa, including transfers.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $650 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 29m.
What companies run services between Rochester Airport (ROC), USA and Ottawa, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa via Rochester and Toronto Union Station in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Rochester to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–550
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $100–250
- Business
- $150–310
- Business Plus
- $160–320
- Economy
- $110–260
- Economy Plus
- $120–270
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
- 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 Waller St at Laurier Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Megabus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rochester (ROC) to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Ottawa.
There are 318+ hotels available in Ottawa.
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