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The cheapest and fastest trains from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$152

Average price

$152

Fastest journey

10 h 33 m

Average duration

10 h 33 m

Trains per day

Distance

542 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Boston, MA for Rochester, NY on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 542 km distance in an average of 10 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 33 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 10 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:50PM10h33

Boston, MA

04:23AMRochester, NY

$1521One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Boston, MA to Rochester, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to 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 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €59.

Distance: 336 miles (542 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€169 Average price	€76 Average price Cheapest	€140 Average price
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY

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Trains from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $42 (€34)

Distance

336 miles (542 km)

Average train duration

10h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

$73 (€59)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

10h 33m

First train

05:30

Last train

19:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $42 (€34)

Train companies: Amtrak from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY trains

Amtrak trains will get you from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY from $61 (€50). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 10 h 33 min
Cheapest Price: $61
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY

FAQs: Travel by train from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY can start from as little as $71 (€58) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Boston, MA to Rochester, NY is $154 (€125); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Boston, MA to Rochester, NY train travel time is 10 h 33 min for the 336 mile (542 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY leaves at 8: 00 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Boston, MA to Rochester, NY train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Rochester, NY from Boston, MA to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 00 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY by train is February.

You have options as you can travel to Rochester, NY from Boston, MA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

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Popular train stations from Boston, MA to Rochester, NY

Boston

Rochester

The major train station for departures in Boston is Back Bay Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Back Bay Station for your trip from Boston to Rochester.

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