There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester to MississaugaAdt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminal25
6h 4m$54–152Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Rochester to AldershotVIA Rail
- Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminal17
7h 16m$50–136Drive 264.5 km
- Drive from Rochester to University of Waterloo264.5 km
3h 39m$53–77Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to TorontoGreyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Square One to University of Waterloo Terminal25
8h 17m$62–89Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from Bramalea GO to Kitchener GOKi
9h$63–152
Rochester to University of Waterloo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to University of Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at University of Waterloo Terminal via Winston Churchill Transitway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to University of Waterloo station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at University Of Waterloo Station via Toronto Union Station, Bramalea GO and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Rochester and University of Waterloo is 349 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo, including transfers.
Rochester to University of Waterloo bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to University of Waterloo train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to University of Waterloo is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $50 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and University of Waterloo, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Rochester to University of Waterloo via Mississauga, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, and University of Waterloo Terminal in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to University of Waterloo via Toronto Union Station, Bramalea GO, Kitchener GO, Central Station, and University Of Waterloo Station in around 9h.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Bramalea GO to Kitchener GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $13–17
- 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 Winston Churchill Transitway Station to University of Waterloo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $13–16
Bus from Square One to University of Waterloo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $16–19
- 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
- $35–65
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to University of Waterloo bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Mississauga station.
Rochester to University of Waterloo train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to University of Waterloo is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Rochester to University of Waterloo.
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