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

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TodayJun 28
from US$107
TomorrowJun 29
from US$111
MonJun 30
from US$104
TueJul 1
from US$94
WedJul 2
from US$96
ThuJul 3
from US$96
FriJul 4
from US$104
SatJul 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 29 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Rochester
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Rochester

Bus
Average PriceUS$68 - US$194Average Duration14h 5m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$83 - US$865Average Duration12h 35m
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 a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 14 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
14h 5mAverage Duration
US$68Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Rochester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$95
Average Bus Trip Duration14h 5m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:35am
Distance477 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Rochester Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between Washington and Rochester?

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

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Rochester?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Bus Station, in Rochester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-26
US$88
06-27
US$127
Today
US$122
06-29
US$104
06-30
US$96
07-01
US$86
07-02
US$88
07-03
US$97
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Rochester was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of US$86

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

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$195 for a bus ticket from Washington to Rochester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$86 which is on 2025-07-01.

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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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Rochester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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!

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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