How much does a bus ticket from Rochester to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from Rochester to Washington starts at US$58. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rochester to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Washington?

The average travel time between Rochester and Washington is around 13h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 477 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Rochester and Washington?

The number of buses from Rochester to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rochester to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rochester to Washington?

When taking the bus from Rochester to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to Washington?

Buses travelling between Rochester and Washington leave from Bus Station or U of R and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Bus Rochester to Washington from US$67 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:35	Rochester	14h 20m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	Fastest
	09:05	Rochester	13h 25m	22:30	Union Station	No tags
	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:35	Rochester	11h 55m	11:30	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	00:35	Rochester	14h 20m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	00:55	Bus Station	11h 25m	11:20	Washington	Fastest
	00:35	Rochester	12h 15m	11:50	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:35	Rochester	14h 20m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	00:55	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20	Washington	Fastest
	00:35	Rochester	12h 30m	13:05	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	23:35	Rochester	14h 20m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	00:55	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20	Washington	Fastest
	00:35	Rochester	13h	13:35	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:39 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

13h 25mAverage duration

467 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$58 - US$229	Average duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$83 - US$873	Average duration12h 13m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Bus Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$92

Average bus trip duration13h 25m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure00:35

Distance466 km

Latest bus departure23:35

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 125 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 344 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87344 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$58

Greyhound Rochester Washington recent customer reviews

I had a really bad experience on greyhound heading back home to Washington from New York The bus Broke down in New Jersey too almost 2 hrs maybe more before another bus arrived and then once I arrived at Washington I realized there was a bag of mines missing I went to make a baggage claim and was greeted by an extremely rude Lady at the ticket stand who would refused to give me here name and on top of that told me to go look for a supervisor when I asked if she could get a higher up for me all and all I’ll give my trip a 2 out of 10 also the WiFi did not work the entire trip

Terron B.

5 November 2018

New York Trailways

4/54 409 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Rochester to Washington Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Rochester to Washington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Washington?

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions on the trip Rochester, NY, US - Washington, DC, US

How much does a bus ticket from Rochester to Washington cost?
The bus ticket price from Rochester to Washington starts at US$58. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rochester to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Washington?
The average travel time between Rochester and Washington is around 13h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 477 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Rochester and Washington?
The number of buses from Rochester to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rochester to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Rochester to Washington?
When taking the bus from Rochester to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to Washington?
Buses travelling between Rochester and Washington leave from Bus Station or U of R and arrive at Union Station, Dupont Circle, Metro Center Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

29/10

US$105

30/10

US$65

Today

US$97

01/11

US$72

02/11

US$97

03/11

US$82

04/11

US$82

05/11

US$67

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 30 Oct 2025 with a price of US$65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$65 to US$242 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$67, which is on 2025-11-05.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Rochester to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time13h 25m	Avg priceUS$92	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time12h 13m	Avg priceUS$234	Daily departures10

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