What is the distance between Washington and Rochester?

The distance separating Washington and Rochester is 296 miles (477 km).

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

If you're headed to Rochester from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Rochester from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Rochester on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	15h 5m	5:05am	Rochester	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30pm	Union Station	11h 10m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	14h	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:10am	Union Station	13h 40m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00am	Union Station	11h 15m	5:15pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Rochester on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	11h 35m	7:05pm	Rochester	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00am	Union Station	11h 15m	5:15pm	Rochester	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	14h	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:10am	Union Station	13h 40m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:05am	Union Station	12h	7:05pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Rochester on November 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	16h	6:00am	Rochester	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:25pm	Union Station	11h 15m	6:40am	Rochester	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	14h	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:10am	Union Station	13h 40m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:05am	Union Station	12h	7:05pm	Rochester	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Rochester on November 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:05am	Union Station	12h	7:05pm	Rochester	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:00am	Union Station	11h 15m	5:15pm	Rochester	Fastest
	1:05am	Union Station	13h 40m	2:45pm	Rochester	No tags
	2:10am	Union Station	13h 40m	3:50pm	Rochester	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:25pm	Union Station	11h 15m	6:40am	Rochester	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

13h 5mAverage Duration

296 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $249	Average Duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$83 - $909	Average Duration12h 28m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,224 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,357 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,568 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5568 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $90

Amtrak Washington Rochester recent customer reviews

I want to be able to see which gate the train arrives at from the amtrak app. I liked that I could wander between the cars. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Alissa R.

April 19, 2024

Peter Pan

4/56,316 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Rochester?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Rochester

A - Bus Station

B - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$93

11/06

$110

Today

$103

11/08

$69

11/09

$98

11/10

$84

11/11

$52

11/12

$79

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $400 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-11-11.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 5m	Avg Price$91	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 28m	Avg Price$234	Daily Departures5

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