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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochester and Washington DC takes 12h 47m and the fastest bus takes 11h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochester to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 47m
Duration
547 mi
Distance
$117
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Washington DC bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Rochester and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 43m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 8m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 38m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 36m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 12m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 37m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 35m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 50m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 43m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 10m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 33m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority14h 48m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Rochester to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 47m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Washington DC via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 12h 11m.

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