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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochester and Washington DC takes 12h 49m 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 49m
Duration
547 mi
Distance
$116
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Newark

best
  1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 11m
$83–148

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 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 11m • 2 changes

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 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, October 25, 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 2026

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

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority13h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 Authority11h 48m • 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 49m

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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