How far is Washington from Rochester by coach?

The distance between Rochester and Washington by coach is approximately 296 miles (477 km).

Is there a way to reach Washington from Rochester without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Rochester to Washington from £52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	12h 30m	13:05	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	13:20	Bus Station	12h	01:20	Washington	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:35	Rochester	11h 55m	11:30	Union Station	Cheapest
New York Trailways + Peter Pan	Bus	00:55	Bus Station	11h 25m	12:20	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	00:35	Rochester	12h 30m	13:05	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:05	Rochester	11h 40m	23:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	17:15	Rochester	13h 35m	06:50	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

13h 25mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£49 - £212	Average duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£65 - £993	Average duration12h 7m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rochester and Washington?

Stops in Rochester

A
Bus Station
186 Cumberland St (Across from the Amtrak Terminal) , Rochester, NY 14605
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B
U of R
Rush Rhees Library, 755 Library Road, Rochester, NY 14627
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C
Rochester Institute of Technology
61 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623
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Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £51

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.

5 November 2018

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US

How far is Washington from Rochester by coach?
The distance between Rochester and Washington by coach is approximately 296 miles (477 km).
Is there a way to reach Washington from Rochester without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£69

23/11

£108

Today

£69

25/11

£108

26/11

£134

27/11

£73

28/11

£72

29/11

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The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £69

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 £69 to £195 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 £72, which is on 2025-11-28.