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How to get fromRochester to Montrealby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, train (Amtrak) or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Montreal by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane ROC - YUL
    4h 51m
    $407–1,331

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Albanybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Montrealbus bus
    11h 10m
    $72–135

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    11h 51m
    $108–275

  4. Drive 486.4 km

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montrealcar car 486.4 km
    6h 9m
    $95–137

  5. Train via Schenectady

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Schenectadytrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Montreal Central Stationtrain train Adirondack
    12h 56m
    $113–290

  6. Bus via Saratoga Springs

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Syracusebus bus 325
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saratoga Springsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Montrealbus bus
    16h 25m
    $133–429

Rochester to Montreal by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration11h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Montreal via Syracuse Bus Station and Albany in around 11h 10m.

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