There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Brantford by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Aldershottrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Aldershot to Brantfordtrain VIA Rail
6h 6m$53–230Drive 236.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Brantfordcar 236.4 km
3h 5m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Erin Mills Transitway Station to McMaster Universitybus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminalbus 15
7h 1m$60–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain
- Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to Brantford Bus Terminalbus 15
6h 57m$50–129
Rochester to Brantford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Brantford is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Brantford is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Brantford. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Brantford Bus Terminal via Winston Churchill Station East Platform 6, Erin Mills Transitway Station and McMaster University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Brantford. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Brantford via Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Rochester and Brantford is 269 km. The road distance is 236.4 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Brantford without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Rochester to Brantford, including transfers.
Rochester to Brantford bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Brantford train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Brantford is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs $50 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Brantford, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Rochester to Brantford via Aldershot in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Brantford Bus Terminal via Winston Churchill Station East Platform 6, Erin Mills Station East Platform 6, Erin Mills Transitway Station, and McMaster University in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Aldershot to Brantford
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $16–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $16–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Canadian Border to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $11–110
- Business Class
- $20–220
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–130
- Flexible
- $75–140
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Erin Mills Transitway Station to McMaster University
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $9–11
Bus from McMaster University to Brantford Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $8–10
Bus from Aldershot GO Bus to Brantford Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–12
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Brantford bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Mississauga station.
Rochester to Brantford train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Aldershot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Brantford is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Rochester to Brantford.
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