There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Kitchener by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via Mississauga
best- Take the bus from Rochester to MississaugaAdt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminal25
6h 46m$59–155Drive 260.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Kitchener260.7 km
3h 31m$51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to AldershotVIA Rail
- Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminal17
8h 2m$56–142Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to TorontoGreyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Toronto to KitchenerFlixBus 2702 / ...
7h 50m$54–100Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GOKi
8h 15m$59–235
Rochester to Kitchener by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kitchener is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Kitchener is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Winston Churchill Transitway Station and University Of Waterloo Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Kitchener GO via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Rochester and Kitchener is 357 km. The road distance is 260.7 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Kitchener without a car is to bus via Mississauga which takes 6h 46m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rochester to Kitchener, including transfers.
Rochester to Kitchener bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Kitchener is to bus via Mississauga which takes 6h 46m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $240 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Fischer-Hallman / Mcgarry via Mississauga, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, University of Waterloo Terminal, and University Of Waterloo Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Kitchener GO via Toronto Union Station in around 8h 15m.
- 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 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
Train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–85
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Toronto Union Station to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–21
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $16–21
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Mississauga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $35–130
- Flexible
- $75–140
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $14–18
Bus from Aldershot GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $13–16
- 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
- $35–75
- 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 to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Kitchener bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester to Kitchener train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Kitchener is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Rochester to Kitchener.
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