There are 8 ways to get from Virginia to Rochester by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
2h 45m$157–1,021Drive 550.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Rochestercar 550.2 mi
11h 14m$101–145Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
14h 45m$105–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
18h 25m$444–714Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)plane IAD - ROC
3h 4m$112–672Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
3h 47m$129–780Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
4h 43m$112–767Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
18h 30m$120–202
Virginia to Rochester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Rochester is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $150 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Rochester via Norfolk and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
The distance between Virginia and Rochester is 306 miles. The road distance is 553.4 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 14h 45m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Virginia to Rochester, including transfers.
Virginia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Rochester is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $150 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 14h 45m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $750 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Rochester Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- united.com
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 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
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scranton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Martz Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Rochester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Virginia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Rochester is 553 miles. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Virginia to Rochester.
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