Bus Washington, DC to Rochester, NY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$83

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Tuesday

$82

Wednesday

Thursday

$88

Friday

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	11h 10m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/14/2025 6:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound US	14h 0m	11:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:30 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/14/2025 11:30:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:10 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/14/2025 10:00:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	13h 5m	4:00 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:05 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/14/2025 4:00:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	7:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/14/2025 7:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Busbud
  
  9h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:55 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Rochester, NY
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:55:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:45 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/16/2025 12:45:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	7:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/16/2025 7:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	2:10 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:50 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:10:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
Greyhound US	12h 45m	5:15 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:00 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:00 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:10 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:00:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Busbud
  
  9h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:55 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Rochester, NY
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:55:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 45m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 40m	1:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	2:45 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 1:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	12h 55m	2:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	3:25 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 2:30:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Greyhound US	11h 10m	6:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:15 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 6:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
Greyhound US	12h 0m	7:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	7:05 PM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:05:00 AM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Greyhound US	11h 15m	7:25 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:40 AM	Rochester, NY	Greyhound	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/18/2025 7:25:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 12/15/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- Busbud
  
  9h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:55 PM
  
  Baltimore, MD
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  6:40 AM
  
  Rochester, NY
  Greyhound
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $62
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Bus Station, Baltimore, MD (USA) at 12/15/2025 8:55:00 PM to Greyhound, Rochester, NY (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY is $61 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY, while Night sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY starting from $61!

Cheapest Bus	$61
Fastest Bus	11h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:05 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	295.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Rochester, NY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$70

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$82

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$61

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$121

Monday 12/22

$84

Tuesday 12/23

$101

Wednesday 12/24

$93

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$107

Monday 12/29

$89

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$106

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $61, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $82.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY, with $61. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Rochester, NY.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Greyhound

Cumberland St 186

Rush Rhees Library

Library Rd 755

Trailways-LATS

Airport & Terminal Lower Leve

Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant

Jefferson Road 368

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Rochester, NY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Rochester, NY bus

How much does a Washington, DC Rochester, NY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $61 and takes 14h 0m to reach Rochester, NY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $61 and $139. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Rochester, NY.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Rochester, NY bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 11h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $91. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY?

The earliest bus arriving in Rochester, NY from Washington, DC starts at 6:05 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Rochester, NY starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Rochester, NY route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Rochester, NY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Rochester, NY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Rochester, NY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Rochester, NY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Rochester, NY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Rochester, NY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!