There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Welland by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 40m$34–123Drive 153.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Wellandcar 153.1 km
1h 54m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Niagara Fallsbus Adt N816 / ...
4h 29m$37–90Train via Morrison-Dorchester Hub
- Take the train from Rochester to Niagara Fallstrain Maple Leaf
4h 21m$36–124
Rochester to Welland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Welland is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Welland is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Welland. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Welland Bus Terminal via Niagara Falls Bus Terminal and Morrison-Dorchester Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Rochester and Welland is 180 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Welland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Rochester to Welland, including transfers.
Rochester to Welland bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Welland is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 29m.
Rochester to Welland bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Niagara Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Welland is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Rochester to Welland.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Welland, ON, Canada?
Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $32–37 and the journey takes 2h 10m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Rochester to Niagara Falls twice daily. Tickets cost $29–85 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $26–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–95
- Business - advance purchase
- $23–150
- Business Class
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $28–45
Train from Rochester to Niagara Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $28–45
- 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
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