What is the travel distance from Rochester to Washington?

About 296 miles (477 km) separate Rochester and Washington.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Rochester to Washington start their journey at Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jefferson Memorial, Supreme Court, National Museum of American History, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Georgetown.

Bus Rochester to Washington from $61 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $101

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from $93

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from $84

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from $85

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from $90

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from $93

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 23 at 6:55pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: June 24 at 8:40am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 12:55am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Bus Station
Arrival time: June 23 at 12:20pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Washington
Operated by: New York Trailways + Peter Pan
New York Trailways + Peter Pan
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 25m
Departure time: June 23 at 12:35am
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: June 23 at 1:05pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 30m
Departure time: June 23 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: June 23 at 11:45pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 40m
Departure time: June 23 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Rochester
Departure location: Rochester
Arrival time: June 24 at 6:50am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 13h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $183	Average Duration13h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$83 - $452	Average Duration12h 28m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rochester to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

13h 35mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rochester to Washington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$96

Average bus trip duration13h 35m

Number of daily buses21.270833333333336

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance296 miles (477 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,167 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

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.

November 5, 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,372 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.1

Trailways is a network of over 70 bus companies that focus on providing quality bus rides at affordable prices all over the US since 1936. Among the most famous affiliates are Trailways of New York, Pine Hill Trailways, Adirondack Trailways and Burlington Trailways. Trailways buses have WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests. You can find two different types of Trailway fares: saver and flexible. Saver tickets are non-refundable, while flexible tickets are fully reimbursed up to one hour before travel time. If you're traveling with them, don't forget to print your boarding pass and show a valid photo ID to board the bus.

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US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Rochester to Washington Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling 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 - Rochester Institute of Technology

C - U of R

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 for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from Rochester to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rochester to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

Best price found

06/20

$93

06/21

$98

Today

$93

06/23

$85

06/24

$76

06/25

$77

06/26

$82

06/27

$96

The cheapest trip from Rochester to Washington was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $172 for a bus ticket from Rochester to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-06-24.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rochester to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rochester to Washington.

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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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester to Washington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 35m	Avg Price$96	Daily Departures21.270833333333336
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 28m	Avg Price$234	Daily Departures5.794871794871795

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Greyhound Rochester Washington recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Washington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rochester, NY, US - Washington, DC, US

What is the travel distance from Rochester to Washington?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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About Bus Travel

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