Train from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Rochester on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags

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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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day
10h 50mAverage duration
257 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£42 - £257Average duration10h 50m
10kg CO₂e
Average price£55 - £767Average duration10h 20m
37kg CO₂e

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 vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from £55. The average price for this train route is around £120. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 255 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 8h 33m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 14 reviews.

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

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

  7. Which train operator has 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 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  8. 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
10/12
£118
11/12
£97
Today
£134
13/12
£139
14/12
£123
15/12
£104
16/12
£104
17/12
£85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £85

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 £85 to £612 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 £85, which is on 2025-12-17.

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