There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Waterdown by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 AldershotVIA Rail
5h 5m$41–124Drive 203 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Waterdown203 km
2h 43m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Niagara FallsAdt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Bus12
5h 39m$51–107Train via Niagara Falls (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Canadian BorderMaple Leaf
- Take the train from Canadian Border to AldershotMaple Leaf
5h 20m$44–121
Rochester to Waterdown by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Waterdown is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Waterdown is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Rochester and Waterdown is 234 km. The road distance is 203 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Waterdown without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Rochester to Waterdown, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rochester to Waterdown is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Waterdown is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Rochester to Waterdown.
There are 138+ hotels available in Waterdown.
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.
- 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
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
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $8–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $11–100
- Business Class
- $20–220
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $29–80
- Flexible
- $60–85
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Burlington GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $13–16
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