There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)DCA - ROC
3h 4m$149–977Drive 350.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Silver Spring to Rochester350.8 mi
7h 5m$64–93Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Newark Penn StationGreyhound US0310
- Take the bus from Newark to RochesterAdt N816 / ...
11h 15m$86–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
11h 27m$107–904Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)IAD - ROC
3h 44m$349–682Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)BWI - ROC
3h 19m$129–913Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
5h 15m$329–2,128Train via New York
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
11h 30m$82–864Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to IthacaFlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685
14h 9m$77–143
Silver Spring to Rochester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Rochester via Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Rochester is 316 miles. The road distance is 352.9 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Rochester without a car is to bus via Newark which takes 11h 15m and costs $85 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Silver Spring to Rochester, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Rochester is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $140 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $85 - $280 and takes 11h 15m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $950 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Rochester via Newark in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–2,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $65–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $65–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $50–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newark to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Silver Spring to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Rochester is 353 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Silver Spring to Rochester.
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