Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US

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  • Departure time: November 9 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 9 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 9 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 9 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 9 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: November 10 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Rochester.

Bus
Average Price$65 - $266Average Duration13h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$83 - $826Average Duration12h 48m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
13h 10mAverage Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$91
Average bus trip duration13h 10m
Number of daily buses23
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance296 miles (477 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Washington to Rochester Bus

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

Best price found
08/31
$90
09/01
$108
Today
$73
09/03
$64
09/04
$83
09/05
$76
09/06
$70
09/07
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $64

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 $64 to $189 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 $64 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Greyhound 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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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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