Tedia Company interview questions

I did a phone screening with an outside recruiter, followed by a virtual 1:1 with the hiring manager, then an on-site interview with 3 panels and a tour. I was told it was only me and one other candidate. Everything goes well and the hiring manager said he really didn't have any further questions for me, he was good. A few days later the recruiter says I did not get the role. When I asked why since he was indicating I was the stronger candidate, he said it is because they wanted someone to start right away. They knew I was spending an entire day to come and do the on-site because I was out of town. Then they use a slight delay as a reason to not hire me? It seems like they intended to waste my time and it is pretty discriminatory. Don't waste your time!