How much does a train ticket cost from Rochester to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start from €73. The average price for this train route is around €185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Rochester to Washington?

The average train journey time from Rochester to Washington is 12h 7m, covering a distance of 478 km. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Rochester to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Washington?

The earliest train from Rochester to Washington departs at 05:40. And the latest train departs at 13:34.

Train Rochester to Washington from €69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	16h 54m	03:00	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 22m	19:56	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 22m	19:56	Union Station	No tags
	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 27m	20:01	Union Station	No tags
	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 27m	20:01	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	17:29	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	17:29	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 7m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 25 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	19:58	Union Station	Fastest
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	17:29	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 24m	19:58	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 49m	17:29	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	17:25	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	17h 20m	06:54	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 18m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	17:25	Union Station	No tags
	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 45m	17:25	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just €54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

13h 25mAverage duration

477 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€54 - €270	Average duration13h 25m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€73 - €596	Average duration12h 7m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5749 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at €73

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Rochester to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start from €73. The average price for this train route is around €185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Rochester to Washington?
The average train journey time from Rochester to Washington is 12h 7m, covering a distance of 478 km. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Rochester to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Washington?
The earliest train from Rochester to Washington departs at 05:40. And the latest train departs at 13:34.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/01

€94

22/01

€131

Today

€111

24/01

€204

25/01

€94

26/01

€75

27/01

€94

28/01

€90

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €75

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €75 to €659 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €75, which is on 2026-01-26.