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Ottawa, Canada → Rochester, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Ottawa to Rochester

Composite routes from Ottawa to Rochester

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$890.58
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,081.42

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$394.40
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$356.23–$1,081.42

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Mason
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$763.36
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$543.48

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43

Land to Air Express

Phone:
(888) 736-9190
Website:
landtoairexpress.com
Bus from Albert Lea, MN to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.58–$16.54

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.62–$178.12
Train from Toronto to Canadian
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$81.52
Train from Toronto Union Station to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$86.96

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Groome
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.63–$50.89

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78
Bus from Ottawa to Scarborough
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.83–$81.52
Bus from Scarborough Centre to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$70.65
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$39.13

Red Arrow

Phone:
1-800-232-1958
Website:
redarrow.ca/
Bus from Ottawa to Scarborough
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$76.09

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$114.50
Bus from Mason City to Albert
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$48.35
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.72–$62.34

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Ottawa, ON to Scarborough,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$59.78

Niagara Airbus

Phone:
905-374-8111
Website:
niagaraairbus.com
Bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$86.96–$108.70

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$45.80

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester is to bus which costs $119.57 - $434.78 and takes 31h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Rochester is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $206.52 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Rochester?

The distance between Ottawa and Rochester is 1516 km. The road distance is 1829.6 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Rochester without a car is to train and bus via Madison which takes 31h 33m and costs $163.04 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Rochester?

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Ottawa to Rochester, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ottawa to Rochester?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Rochester is to bus which takes 31h 38m and costs $119.57 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $228.26 - $978.26 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Rochester?

Rochester is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 17:41 in Ottawa and 16:41 in Rochester.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Rochester is 1830 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Ottawa to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 92+ hotels available in Rochester. Prices start at $50.10 per night.
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