The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse, NY 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 Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Syracuse, NY for Rochester, NY on Wed, Nov 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 26 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Maple Leaf | 5:57 PM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 1h16 | 7:13 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
281 Empire Service | 9:02 PM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 1h26 | 10:28 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
283 Empire Service | 11:59 PM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 1h16 | 1:15 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 19 | |||||
49 Lake Shore Limited | 3:05 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 1h18 | 4:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
Trains from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Syracuse, NY and Rochester, NY from $18 (€15). 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 Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY to 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, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- The Mission Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse
- Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
- Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and bus services
- Bus: Centro Bus Service
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 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
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