There are 5 ways to get from Welland to Rochester by train (Amtrak), bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or train
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Train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station
best- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
4h 29m$34–180Drive 94.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welland to Rochestercar 94.7 mi
1h 54m$19–27Bus via Canadian Drive Hub
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Rochesterbus Adt N809-D / ...
5h 43m$27–66Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls, Canada to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2685
5h 44m$28–36Train
- Take the train from St. Catharines to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
5h 48m$34–176
Welland to Rochester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Welland to Rochester is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Welland to Rochester is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Welland to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Welland Bus Terminal and arriving at Rochester via Canadian Drive Hub, Main + Ferry Hub and Niagara Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Welland station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and arriving at Rochester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Welland and Rochester is 116 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Welland to Rochester without a car is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Welland to Rochester, including transfers.
Welland to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Niagara Falls station.
Welland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Welland to Rochester is to train via Niagara Falls Amtrak Station which takes 4h 29m and costs $30 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus via Canadian Drive Hub, which costs $27 - $70 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Welland, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Niagara Falls to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $27–85
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
Train from St. Catharines to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $28–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–100
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Niagara Falls, Canada to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Welland to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Welland to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welland to Rochester is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Welland to Rochester.
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