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 24m.

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 2h 7m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Newark Penn Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Rochester to Washington DC?

The distance between Rochester and Washington DC is 310 miles. The road distance is 359.2 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 10h 44m and costs $160 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m 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 2h 7m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 10h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $260 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Rochester to Washington DC bus arrive?

Rochester to Washington DC bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newark 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 24m to drive from Rochester to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Rochester to Washington DC - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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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 7m
$110–624
Drive 357.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Washington DCcar 357.1 mi
7h 24m
$66–95
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 Acela
10h 44m
$166–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
11h 20m
$80–256
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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 33m
$79–433
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 44m
$91–1,045
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 6m
$87–569
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
11h 7m
$164–446
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
12h 31m
$107–216

Rochester to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

28Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

$166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308.4 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 10h 44m.

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