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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$275

Average price

$371

Fastest journey

11 h 20 m

Average duration

12 h 58 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

476 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Rochester, NY will cost around $371 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $275.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY without transferring at least once.

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf
10:00PM16h20
Union Station, Washington, DC
02:20PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$2751One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak82 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited
10:15AM13h08
Union Station, Washington, DC
11:23PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$3661One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service
06:15AM11h20
Union Station, Washington, DC
05:35PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$3811One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited
11:25AM11h58
Union Station, Washington, DC
11:23PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$4161One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service
08:17AM12h05
Union Station, Washington, DC
08:22PMRochester station, Rochester, NY
$4161One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €95. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 55m.

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€379

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€95

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13h 25m

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12h 55m

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Washington, DC to Rochester, NY train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 21
Last updated at 8:27 PM
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amtrak66 Northeast Regional · 63 Maple Leaf2:00 AM Union Station, Washington, DC
16h20
6:20 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY1 transfer
amtrak162 Northeast Regional · 281 Empire Service10:15 AM Union Station, Washington, DC
11h20
9:35 PM Rochester station, Rochester, NY1 transfer
amtrak152 Northeast Regional · 283 Empire Service12:17 PM Union Station, Washington, DC
12h05
12:22 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY1 transfer
amtrak82 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited2:15 PM Union Station, Washington, DC
13h08
3:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY1 transfer
amtrak88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited3:25 PM Union Station, Washington, DC
11h58
3:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY

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Trains from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $399 (€325) but you can travel from only $116 (€95) 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 $116 (€95)
Distance
295 miles (476 km)
Average train duration
12h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$399 (€325)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
10h 28m
First train
05:30
Last train
22:00
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 $116 (€95)

Train companies: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Rochester, NY trains

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets to Rochester, NY from Washington, DC from $202 (€165) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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 Washington, DC to Rochester, NY with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 8 min
  • Cheapest Price: $202
  • Amtrak frequency: 2 a day

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