There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Finger Lakes by plane, bus, train, car, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Genevabus
3h 26m$184–927Drive 331 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Finger Lakescar 331 mi
6h 48m$61–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
- Take the bus from Binghamton to Genevabus 246
9h 48m$127–267Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)plane IAD - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Genevabus
5h 15m$125–579Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Genevabus
5h 6m$140–1,221Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2682
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Genevabus Adt N806 / ...
12h 2m$111–186Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Genevabus 246
12h 7m$82–219
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Finger Lakes is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Finger Lakes is to fly and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Finger Lakes. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Geneva via Ithaca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Washington and Finger Lakes is 353 miles. The road distance is 332.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Finger Lakes without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Washington to Finger Lakes, including transfers.
Washington to Finger Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Finger Lakes bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Finger Lakes is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Washington to Finger Lakes.
There are 136+ hotels available in Finger Lakes.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Finger Lakes, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Finger Lakes via Ithaca and Geneva in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Rochester to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from Binghamton to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Rochester to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from Rochester to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from Ithaca to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $26–35
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–75
- Flexible
- $45–75
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–95
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–90
- Flexible
- $50–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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