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 $55 - $90 and takes 7h 22m.

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 36m and costs $90 - $500.

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 Bus Stop via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

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 train which takes 10h 55m and costs $320 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m 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 36m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 10h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 20m.

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 22m 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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Where can I stay near Rochester?

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Rochester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC)plane DCA - ROC
1h 36m
$90–500
Drive 357.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Rochestercar 357.9 mi
7h 22m
$60–86
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
$323–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2685 / ...
11h 20m
$85–148
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Rochester
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 1m
$77–964
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 22m
$67–362
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
3h 34m
$127–769
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Rochestertrain VIA Rail
10h 55m
$218–448
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
12h 40m
$84–165

Washington to Rochester by train (Amtrak)

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10h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (ROC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 55m.

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