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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rochester is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington 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 and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Washington 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 to Rochester?

The distance between Washington and Rochester is 303 miles. The road distance is 360.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington 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 to Rochester?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Washington to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rochester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Washington to Rochester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Rochester?

The best way to get from Washington to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $900 and takes 10h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Washington to Rochester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Washington to Rochester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rochester is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Washington to Rochester.

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

Book your Washington to Rochester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 160+ hotels available in Rochester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, 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 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)DCA - ROC
1h 24m
$145–828
Drive 358.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Rochester358.4 mi
7h 16m
$66–95
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to RochesterMaple Leaf / ...
10h 53m
$106–857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to BinghamtonFlixBus 2682
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Rochester Bus StopFlixBus 2685 / ...
12h 40m
$104–196
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)BWI - ROC
2h 54m
$147–994
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)IAD - ROC
3h 19m
$87–477
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationAcela
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RochesterVIA Rail
10h 56m
$86–827
Bus via Harrisburg
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, PA to Scranton, PA
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
13h 20m
$89–253

Washington to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

28Weekly Trains

10h 53mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) twice daily. 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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