There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to National Harbor by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
2h 23m$107–626Drive 364.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to National Harborcar 364.4 mi
7h 33m$67–97Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Rochester to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus New York
12h 22m$82–284Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
13h 30m$160–358Fly Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ROC - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 21m$84–429Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
4h 23m$89–571Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
14h 40m$91–154
Rochester to National Harbor by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to National Harbor is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Minnesota Av SE+Pennsylvania Av SE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Alexandria via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Rochester and National Harbor is 314 miles. The road distance is 366.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to National Harbor without a car is to bus via New York which takes 12h 22m and costs $80 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Rochester to National Harbor, including transfers.
Rochester to National Harbor bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $80 - $290 and takes 12h 22m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to St George Bl+Waterfront St via New York, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave, Minnesota Av SE+Pennsylvania Av SE, Howard Rd SE+Anacostia, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 12h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–230
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $50–220
- Flexible
- $95–230
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to National Harbor bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Rochester to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to National Harbor is 367 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Rochester to National Harbor.
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