There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Barrie by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rochester to TorontoAdt N816 / ...
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Allandale Waterfront GOBr
7h 24m$59–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to TorontoGreyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal to BarrieOntc
7h 49m$56–118Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Allandale Waterfront GOBr
8h 7m$59–147Drive 329.8 km
- Drive from Rochester to Barrie329.8 km
4h 5m$65–93
Rochester to Barrie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Barrie is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Barrie is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Barrie. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Barrie via Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Barrie. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Allandale Waterfront GO via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Rochester and Barrie is 396 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Barrie without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 24m and costs $55 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Rochester to Barrie, including transfers.
Rochester to Barrie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop 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 train which takes 8h 7m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Barrie, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Rochester to Allandale Waterfront GO via Toronto Union Station in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Barrie via Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Toronto Union Station to Allandale Waterfront GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $16–22
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $50–130
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $50–100
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–150
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal to Barrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Toronto Union Station Bus Terminal to Barrie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $21–35
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Barrie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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 5m to drive from Rochester to Barrie.
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