There are 5 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Station25
- Take the bus from Mississauga to RochesterAdt N809
7h 13m$38–112Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus17
- Take the train from Aldershot to RochesterVIA Rail
7h 18m$35–101Drive 166.4 mi
- Drive from University of Waterloo to Rochester166.4 mi
3h 32m$39–55Train
- Take the train from Kitchener GO to Toronto Union StationKi
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to RochesterVIA Rail
9h 6m$42–168Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Square One25
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
9h 30m$45–84
University of Waterloo to Rochester by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Waterloo to Rochester. However, there are services departing from University of Waterloo Terminal and arriving at Rochester via Mississauga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Waterloo station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from University Of Waterloo Station and arriving at Rochester via Kitchener GO and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between University of Waterloo and Rochester is 218 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester, including transfers.
University of Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from University of Waterloo Terminal station.
University of Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Kitchener GO station.
The best way to get from University of Waterloo to Rochester is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $170 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Rochester via University of Waterloo Terminal, Winston Churchill Transitway Station, and Mississauga in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Rochester via University Of Waterloo Station, Central Station, Kitchener GO, and Toronto Union Station in around 9h 6m.
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- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
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 Kitchener GO to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- 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 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
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Train from Kitchener GO to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $11–15
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Winston Churchill Transitway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–13
Bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Aldershot GO Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $9–11
Bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Square One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $11–14
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Mississauga to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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 Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
University of Waterloo to Rochester bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Winston Churchill Transitway Station.
University of Waterloo to Rochester train services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Waterloo to Rochester is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from University of Waterloo to Rochester.
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