What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Washington, DC?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Rochester to Washington, DC?

The distance between Rochester and Washington, DC is 309 miles. The road distance is 359.1 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $100 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Washington, DC?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Rochester to Washington, DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Washington, DC bus from?

Rochester to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Washington, DC train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rochester to Washington, DC?

The best way to get from Rochester to Washington, DC is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $950 and takes 11h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Rochester to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Rochester to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Ithaca station.

Where does the Rochester to Washington, DC train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochester to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Washington, DC is 359 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Rochester to Washington, DC.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochester to Washington, DC?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rochester to Washington, DC?

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Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

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Rochester to Washington, DC - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Washington, DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ROC - DCA
1h 59m
$141–877
Drive 357 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Washington, DC357 mi
7h 18m
$66–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
11h 6m
$109–930
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to IthacaAdt N823 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union StationFlixBus 2682
12h 50m
$91–184
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ROC - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
2h 13m
$149–1,002
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)ROC - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 44m
$91–492
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
11h 34m
$108–995

Rochester to Washington, DC by train (Amtrak)

28Weekly Trains

11h 6mAverage Duration

$109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Washington, DC.

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

American Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 6m.

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