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 1h 58m and costs $180 - $1,200.

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 Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

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 359.4 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 bus via Newark which takes 10h 52m and costs $70 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m 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 58m and costs $180 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 10h 52m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $310 and takes 11h 6m.

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.

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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Washington, DC by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
1h 58m
$181–1,127
Drive 357.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Washington, DCcar 357.3 mi
7h 24m
$66–95
Bus via Newark
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus Adt N813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
10h 52m
$72–258
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 6m
$133–308
Fly 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 37m
$96–582
Fly 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 24m
$209–1,222
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 34m
$118–292
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
13h 10m
$70–128

Rochester to Washington, DC by bus

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10h 52mAverage Duration

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

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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 bus from Rochester to Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station in around 10h 52m.

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