There are 6 ways to get from Markham to Rochester by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus 2708
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
5h 40m$40–191Bus via Buffalo
cheapest- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
7h 31m$33–54Bus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus Adt N813-D / ...
6h 29m$35–116Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Markham to Rochestercar 176.4 mi
3h 31m$34–49Train via Niagara Falls
- Take the train from Toronto to Canadian Bordertrain Maple Leaf
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
6h 30m$75–247Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
6h 59m$50–197
Markham to Rochester by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Markham to Rochester is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Markham to Rochester is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Markham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bullock Dr. @ McCowan Rd. and arriving at Rochester via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Markham to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Centennial GO and arriving at Rochester via Toronto and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Markham and Rochester is 201 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Markham to Rochester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Markham to Rochester, including transfers.
Markham to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Toronto station.
Markham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Toronto station.
The best way to get from Markham to Rochester is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can train via Niagara Falls, which costs $75 - $250 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Markham, ON, Canada and Rochester, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Toronto to Rochester 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Centennial GO to Rochester via Toronto, Canadian Border, and Niagara Falls Amtrak Station in around 6h 30m.
- 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
Train from Toronto to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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 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 Toronto Union Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–120
- Business
- $80–180
- Business Plus
- $90–190
- Economy
- $50–130
- Economy Plus
- $55–140
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Megabus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Toronto to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–100
- Flexible
- $55–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Markham to Rochester bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rochester station.
Markham to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markham to Rochester is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Markham to Rochester.
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