How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from R 1 185. The average price for this train route is around R 1 785. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 410 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 58m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Rochester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Rochester departs at 03:25. And the latest train departs at 19:04.

Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Rochester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Rochester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Philadelphia to Rochester from R 1 126 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:04	30th Street Station	19h 9m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	19:04	30th Street Station	19h 9m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	8h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	05:15	30th Street Station	8h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	08:20	30th Street Station	9h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:04	30th Street Station	19h 9m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	08:04	30th Street Station	9h 24m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	08:04	30th Street Station	9h 24m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	08:04	30th Street Station	9h 24m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	08:04	30th Street Station	9h 24m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	03:25	30th Street Station	10h 48m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	06:58	30th Street Station	10h 30m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:10 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 706, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

10h 55mAverage duration

387 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 706 - R 2 932	Average duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 185 - R 12 334	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/515 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from R 1 185. The average price for this train route is around R 1 785. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 410 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Rochester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Rochester?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Rochester departs at 03:25. And the latest train departs at 19:04.
Which is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Rochester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Rochester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

29/01

R 1 655

30/01

R 2 234

Today

R 2 234

01/02

R 1 754

02/02

R 1 523

03/02

R 1 258

04/02

R 1 556

05/02

R 1 407

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 258

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 258 to R 9 929 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 258, which is on 2026-02-03.