There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Kingston by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus Adt N816-D / ...
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminalbus 2720 / ...
8h 39m$54–229Bus via Rochester Bus Stop
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Torontobus Greyhound US0215
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminalbus 2720 / ...
8h 59m$47–137Train
- Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Kingstontrain VIA Rail
9h 8m$126–533Drive 302 km
- Drive from Rochester to Kingstoncar 302 km
3h 51m$61–88
Rochester to Kingston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Kingston. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Kingston Bus Terminal via Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Kingston. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Kingston via Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Rochester and Kingston is 554 km. The road distance is 302 km.
The best way to get from Rochester to Kingston without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $50 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Rochester to Kingston, including transfers.
Rochester to Kingston bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Kingston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Kingston is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $50 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $550 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kingston, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Rochester to Kingston Bus Terminal via Toronto and Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Bus Terminal via Toronto Union Station, Kingston, and John Counter / Old Mill in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rochester to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $65–170
- Business
- $110–260
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $80–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–260
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–160
- Business
- $100–250
- Business Plus
- $120–260
- Economy
- $65–170
- Economy Plus
- $70–180
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $80–160
- Phone
- +1 866 488 4452
- questions@ca.megabus.com
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $45–75
Bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Kingston Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult Advanced Booking
- $10–60
- Adult Standard
- $45–75
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Rochester to Kingston bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Toronto station.
Rochester to Kingston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Kingston is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rochester to Kingston.
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