There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Barrie by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Toronto
best- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
- Take the bus from Yorkdale to Barrie Allandale Terminalbus Ontc
7h 10m$55–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Toronto to Barriebus FlixBus 2714 / ...
7h 55m$54–90Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Allandale Waterfront GOtrain Br
8h 18m$79–285Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Rochester to Barriecar 329.8 km
4h 1m$60–86
Rochester to Barrie by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Barrie is to bus which costs $50 - $95 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Barrie is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Barrie. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Barrie Allandale Terminal via Yorkdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Barrie. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Allandale Waterfront GO via Union Station GO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Rochester and Barrie is 389 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Barrie without a car is to bus via Toronto which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Rochester to Barrie, including transfers.
Rochester to Barrie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Barrie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Barrie is to bus via Toronto which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $290 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Barrie, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Barrie Allandale Terminal via Toronto, Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Yorkdale Station - Northbound Platform, and Yorkdale in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Allandale Waterfront GO via Union Station GO in around 8h 18m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Train from Union Station GO to Allandale Waterfront GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- GO Transit
- 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
- +1 800 363 7512
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Yorkdale to Barrie Allandale Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $9–14
- Senior
- $16–24
- Adult
- $19–28
- 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 Barrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to Barrie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester to Barrie train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Barrie is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rochester to Barrie.
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