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

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Rochester is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $950.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Binghamton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Rochester?

The distance between Washington, DC and Rochester is 309 miles. The road distance is 359.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs $100 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Washington, DC to Rochester, including transfers.

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

Washington, DC to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

Washington, DC to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $140 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $900 and takes 10h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Rochester bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Binghamton station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Rochester is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Washington, DC to Rochester.

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

Book your Washington, DC to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Washington, DC to Rochester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 159+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
2h 53m
$149–926
Drive 357.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Rochestercar 357.5 mi
7h 15m
$66–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
10h 53m
$106–857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Binghamtonbus FlixBus 2682
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
12h 40m
$118–200
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
2h 54m
$147–1,004
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)plane IAD - ROC
3h 34m
$89–490
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 48m
$281–1,729
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
10h 56m
$81–817
Bus via Harrisburg
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PAbus
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
13h 20m
$88–254

Washington, DC to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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10h 53mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 53m.

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