Train from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Rochester to Washington on January 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
13h 25mAverage Duration
477 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$87 - $431Average Duration13h 25m
12kg CO₂e
Average Price$117 - $908Average Duration12h 7m
43kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start at $117. The average price for this train route is around $271. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from Rochester to Washington?

    The average train trip from Rochester to Washington takes 12h 7m and covers 478 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Rochester to Washington route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Rochester to Washington departs at 5:40am. The latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
01-25
$178
01-26
$224
Today
$131
01-28
$120
01-29
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01-30
$165
01-31
$203
02-01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 28, 2026 with a price of $120

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 $120 to $1,012 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 $120 which is on 2026-01-28.

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