There are 5 ways to get from Sarnia to Rochester by train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Rochestertrain
9h 5m$61–253Drive 262 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sarnia to Rochestercar 262 mi
4h 56m$60–87Bus
- Take the bus from Sarnia to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus
10h 45m$64–137Train
- Take the train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
11h 1m$61–180Bus via London
- Take the bus from Sarnia, ON - Bayside Terminal to London, ON - Downtownbus
- Take the bus from London, ON - Downtown to Toronto, ON - 81 Bay Stbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
11h 10m$82–187
Sarnia to Rochester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnia to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnia to Rochester is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sarnia and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Toronto and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Sarnia and arriving at Rochester via London and Aldershot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Sarnia and Rochester is 283 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Rochester without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 5m and costs $60 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Sarnia to Rochester, including transfers.
Sarnia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarnia station.
Sarnia to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Sarnia station.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Rochester is to train via London which takes 9h 5m and costs $60 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Sarnia, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Sarnia to Rochester via London and Aldershot in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarnia to Rochester Bus Stop via Toronto and Buffalo in around 10h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $17–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $17–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–28
Train from London to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Train from Aldershot to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $26–40
Train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–45
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarnia to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- 519 787 1055
- Website
- strathroy-caradoc.ca
Bus from Sarnia, ON - Bayside Terminal to London, ON - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- https://www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/en/living-here/transit.aspx
- Road Adult
- $12–17
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from London, ON - Downtown to Toronto, ON - 81 Bay St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Sarnia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Sarnia to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnia to Rochester is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Sarnia to Rochester.
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