How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start at $118. The average price for this train route is around $485. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Rochester to Washington?

The average train trip from Rochester to Washington takes 12h 7m and covers 478 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Rochester to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Washington?

The earliest train from Rochester to Washington departs at 5:40am. The latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Train Rochester to Washington from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	16h 55m	6:29am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	16h 55m	6:29am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	7:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	5:29pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	7:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	5:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	16h 55m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	3:58pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

13h 25mAverage Duration

472 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$95 - $439	Average Duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $1,152	Average Duration12h 7m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,718 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5718 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $118

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start at $118. The average price for this train route is around $485. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Rochester to Washington?
The average train trip from Rochester to Washington takes 12h 7m and covers 478 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Rochester to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Washington?
The earliest train from Rochester to Washington departs at 5:40am. The latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01-07

$181

01-08

$214

Today

$217

01-10

No data

01-11

$190

01-12

$153

01-13

$164

01-14

$164

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $153

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

You can expect to pay from $153 to $1,175 for a train 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 $153 which is on 2026-01-12.