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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Bethesda is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $180 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Bethesda, MD via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Rochester to Bethesda?

The distance between Rochester and Bethesda is 316 miles. The road distance is 345.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 11h 32m and costs $90 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Rochester to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Bethesda bus from?

Rochester to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Bethesda train from?

Rochester to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Rochester to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $900 and takes 11h 32m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Rochester to Bethesda bus arrive?

Rochester to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Rochester to Bethesda train arrive?

Rochester to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Bethesda is 346 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Rochester to Bethesda.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Bethesda?

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Where can I stay near Bethesda?

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Rochester to Bethesda - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

Q: Is there a direct train between Rochester and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Bethesda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus

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Fly Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
2h 15m
$181–1,128
Drive 343.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Bethesdacar 343.8 mi
7h 35m
$63–91
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
11h 32m
$94–897
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Bethesda, MDbus Nyc / ...
12h 10m
$105–160
Fly Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROC - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 49m
$96–582
Fly Rochester to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ROC - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 50m
$151–1,127
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
4h 16m
$240–1,528
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
12h
$110–947
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus Adt N823 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
13h 15m
$83–169

Rochester to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

11h 32mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

American Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 11h 32m.

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