The average bus between Rochester and Washington DC takes 12h 28m and the fastest bus takes 11h 32m. 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.
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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Washington DC station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
Rochester to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Rochester and Washington DC is 476.1 km. The road distance is 878 km.
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 12m.