The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
9 h 24 m
Average duration
10 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY without transferring at least once.
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
642 Keystone Service · 281 Empire Service
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
642 Keystone Service · 281 Empire Service
86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore LimitedTravel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €361.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€94 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest | €361 Average price |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY trains for today, Thursday, February 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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86 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service | 3:51 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 9h24 | 1:15 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 5:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 10h51 | 4:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, February 6 | |||||
80 Carolinian · 63 Maple Leaf | 12:04 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 19h09 | 7:13 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf | 8:25 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 10h48 | 7:13 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
170 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service | 11:58 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 10h30 | 10:28 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
642 Keystone Service · 281 Empire Service | 1:04 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 9h24 | 10:28 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 15:51. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (410 km) distance in 8h 58m.
Distance 254 miles (410 km) |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 58m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 15:51 |
Train companies: Amtrak from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Rochester station, Rochester, NY from $43 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochester station, Rochester, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Rochester station, Rochester, NY
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit station with facilities for Amtrak and bus services.
- Bus: Local and regional bus transportation is provided
