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How to get fromRochester to Waterdownby train, bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Waterdown by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochester to AldershottrainVIA Rail
    5h 5m
    $41–124
  2. Drive 203 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Waterdowncar203 km
    2h 43m
    $40–58
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Niagara FallsbusAdt N816 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Busbus12
    5h 39m
    $51–107
  4. Train via Niagara Falls (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Canadian BordertrainMaple Leaf
    2. Take the train from Canadian Border to AldershottrainMaple Leaf
    5h 20m
    $44–121

Rochester to Waterdown by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Waterdown, ON, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to Aldershot once daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to HAMILTON at DUNDAS via Niagara Falls Bus Terminal, Burlington GO Bus, Burlington GO, Aldershot GO, and Aldershot Go Via Station Platform 10 in around 5h 39m.

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