How to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY

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Compare train and bus for Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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$17

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2h 12m

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from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY

How to get from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM2h10
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
12:00PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM2h20
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
03:25PMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak64 Maple Leaf
11:50AM1h40
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
01:30PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak284 Empire Service
06:47AM1h47
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
08:34AMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$281One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak280 Empire Service
03:52AM1h48
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
05:40AMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$281One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak284 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
06:47AM3h13
Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY
10:00AMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$621One-way
1 transfer
OurBusField Trips 101 Inc. DOT# 1152299 MC# 672179
10:40AM1h55
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
12:35PMRochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
$231One-way
0 transfers
OurBusToronto Charter Buses 4195559 MC-1617607
09:10AM2h00
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
11:10AMRochester, Greater Rochester International Airport (Passenger Drop-off Area), NY
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM1h55
Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY
10:15AMRochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY
$201One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY

Travel to Rochester, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Niagara Falls, NY and Rochester, NY including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY:

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY costing on average $28 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Niagara Falls, NY and Rochester, NY as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY:
  • Buses mostly depart from Niagara Falls, Old Main St, NY and arrive in Rochester, Pleasant St (Greyhound Stop), NY.
  • Trains mostly depart from Niagara Falls Station, Niagara Falls, NY and arrive in Rochester station, Rochester, NY.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Rochester, NY by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Rochester, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Niagara Falls, NY to Rochester, NY often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY, Albany, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochester, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.

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