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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$602
Fastest journey
10 h 26 m
Average duration
12 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
538 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY will cost around $602 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge, MA for Rochester, NY on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 538 km distance in an average of 12 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 26 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 18 h 21 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.
12:57 PM10h26Cambridge, MA11:23 PMRochester, NY$1991One-way0 transfers- 7:52 PM18h21Cambridge, MA2:13 PMRochester, NY$4471One-way1 transfer
6:06 AM11h22Cambridge, MA5:28 PMRochester, NY$8811One-way1 transfer- 9:15 AM11h00Cambridge, MA8:15 PMRochester, NY$8811One-way1 transfer
- 12:57 PM10h26Cambridge, MA11:23 PMRochester, NY$1991One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 AM11h00Cambridge, MA8:15 PMRochester, NY$8811One-way1 transfer
- 6:06 AM11h22Cambridge, MA5:28 PMRochester, NY$8811One-way1 transfer
- 7:52 PM18h21Cambridge, MA2:13 PMRochester, NY$4471One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $97, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$581 Average price | $124 Average price Cheapest | $371 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY:
A bus is $247 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY costing on average $371 (€299).
A bus is $457 (€368) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY costing on average $581 (€468).
Other travel options to Rochester, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 15h 44m.
Tickets start at around $581 (€468) compared to roughly $80 (€64) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-500.85 (€-403.43). The journey takes 12h 38m versus 5h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY trains for today, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:52 PM Cambridge, MA | 18h21 | 2:13 PM Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, May 29 | |||||
| 6:06 AM Cambridge, MA | 11h22 | 5:28 PM Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 9:15 AM Cambridge, MA | 11h00 | 8:15 PM Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
| 12:57 PM Cambridge, MA | 10h26 | 11:23 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY
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Trains from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $199 (€160) but you can travel from only $97 (€78) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 10:06. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (538 km) distance in 10h 26m.
Distance 334 miles (538 km) |
Average train duration 12h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 (€160) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 26m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 10:06 AM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak from Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Cambridge, MA and Rochester, NY from $97 (€78). 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 Cambridge, MA to Rochester, NY
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