There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to National Harbor by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ROC - DCA
2h 20m$132–776Drive 365.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to National Harborcar 365.4 mi
7h 32m$63–91Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
13h 5m$91–150Train (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$327–515Fly 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 27m$114–629Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus Adt N823-D / ...
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
14h 20m$109–187
Rochester to National Harbor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to National Harbor is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $130 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Newark Penn Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
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 367.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to National Harbor without a car is to bus via Newark which takes 13h 5m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Rochester to National Harbor, including transfers.
Rochester to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop 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 20m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 13h 5m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Newark Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester to National Harbor bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn 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 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Rochester to National Harbor.
There are 1525+ hotels available in National Harbor.