How much does a bus ticket from Rochester to Washington cost?

The bus ticket price from Rochester to Washington starts at $56. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rochester to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Rochester to Washington?

The average travel time between Rochester and Washington is around 13h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 11h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 296 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Rochester and Washington?

The number of buses from Rochester to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rochester to Washington by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rochester to Washington?

When taking the bus from Rochester to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound, New York Trailways.

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

Buses traveling between Rochester and Washington leave from Bus Station or U of R and arrive at Dupont Circle, Union Station, Metro Center Station.

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 Arlington National Cemetery, Washington National Cathedral, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol.

Bus Rochester to Washington from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	1:20am	Rochester	13h 45m	3:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Rochester	13h 35m	8:30am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:35pm	Rochester	11h 55m	11:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	12:35am	Rochester	12h 30m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Rochester	13h 35m	8:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	12:35am	Rochester	12h 30m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:20am	Rochester	13h 45m	3:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	12:35am	Rochester	12h 30m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35am	Rochester	12h 30m	1:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	1:20am	Rochester	13h 45m	3:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:35pm	Rochester	11h 55m	11:30am	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	12:55am	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20pm	Washington	Fastest
	12:35am	Rochester	12h 30m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:05pm	Rochester	11h 40m	11:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	5:15pm	Rochester	13h 35m	6:50am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $235	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$83 - $424	Average Duration12h 21m	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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

13h 25mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$84

Average bus trip duration13h 25m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure12:35am

Distance296 miles (476 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,705 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

3.5/587,281 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

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

4/54,399 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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 - U of R

C - Rochester Institute of Technology

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/26

$86

09/27

$100

Today

$70

09/29

$60

09/30

$73

10/01

$79

10/02

$81

10/03

$82

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $172 for a bus ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time13h 25m	Avg Price$84	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 21m	Avg Price$201	Daily Departures5

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