What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Rochester is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $150 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rochester via Newark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Washington to Rochester?

The distance between Washington and Rochester is 303 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Rochester?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Washington to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rochester bus from?

Washington to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Rochester train from?

Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Rochester?

The best way to get from Washington to Rochester is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 10h 55m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Washington to Rochester bus arrive?

Washington to Rochester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Washington to Rochester train arrive?

Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Rochester is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Washington to Rochester.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Rochester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Rochester?

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
1h 37m
$152–906
Drive 357.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Rochestercar 357.9 mi
7h 21m
$66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark to Rochesterbus Adt N816 / ...
10h 55m
$75–258
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rochestertrain Empire Service / ...
10h 55m
$155–351
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rochester (ROC)plane IAD - ROC
3h 13m
$102–622
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Rochester (ROC)plane BWI - ROC
3h 6m
$112–1,214
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
11h 29m
$155–426
Bus via Harrisburg
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
13h 5m
$70–165

Washington to Rochester by bus

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Rochester via Newark in around 10h 55m.

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