There are 10 ways to get from Herndon to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)plane IAD - ROC
2h 54m$114–674Drive 354.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Rochestercar 354.4 mi
7h 24m$65–94Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
12h 38m$158–474Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
15h 2m$90–180Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
3h 45m$161–1,027Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
4h 39m$131–782Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 57m$83–490Subway, train
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain
13h 36m$159–415Subway, train via Albany
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
14h 10m$154–465Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochesterbus Adt N806-D / ...
15h 5m$100–181
Herndon to Rochester by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Rochester is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Elden St @ Monroe St and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Reston Town Center Metro Bay L, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Rochester via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Herndon and Rochester is 302 miles. The road distance is 356.5 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $150 - $480.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Herndon to Rochester, including transfers.
Herndon to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Herndon to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $480 and takes 12h 38m, you could also bus via Newark, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 15h 2m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Rochester via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Herndon to Rochester bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Rochester is 357 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Herndon to Rochester.
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