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

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Rochester start from £64. The average price for this train route is around £187. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Rochester?

The average train journey time from Washington to Rochester is 12h 28m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 8m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Rochester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Rochester departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Washington to Rochester from £61 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Rochester on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	22:00	Union Station	16h 13m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:50	Union Station	11h 25m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
	Train	05:05	Union Station	12h 23m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:00	Union Station	11h 28m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
	Train	05:05	Union Station	12h 23m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 07:20 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

13h 5mAverage duration

296 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£35 - £242	Average duration13h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£64 - £699	Average duration12h 28m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5628 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £64

Amtrak Washington Rochester recent customer reviews

I want to be able to see which gate the train arrives at from the amtrak app. I liked that I could wander between the cars. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Alissa R.

19 April 2024

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

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Rochester?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Rochester start from £64. The average price for this train route is around £187. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Rochester?
The average train journey time from Washington to Rochester is 12h 28m, covering a distance of 296 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 8m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Rochester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Rochester?
The earliest train from Washington to Rochester departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04/12

£176

05/12

£89

Today

£206

07/12

£139

08/12

£61

09/12

£61

10/12

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £61

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

You can expect to pay from £61 to £464 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £61, which is on 2025-12-08.