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How to get fromRochester to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ROC - SEA
    8h 6m
    $230–923

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane BUF - GEG
    10h 5m
    $152–666

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 11h
    $701–1,633

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $456–745

  5. Drive  2,613.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Seattlecar car 2,613.1 mi
    42h 32m
    $477–689

  6. Fly Rochester to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ROC - GEG
    9h 8m
    $199–822

  7. Fly Rochester to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ROC - PDX
    9h 28m
    $242–925

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane BUF - PDX
    11h 17m
    $185–719

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattlebus bus
    4d 12h
    $770–1,727

Rochester to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,178.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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