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

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from NZ$126. The average price for this train route is around NZ$229. 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 Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 14m, covering a distance of 255 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Rochester to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day.

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

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

Train Rochester to Philadelphia from NZ$120 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 24 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	13h 42m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 14m	23:48	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 50m	21:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 50m	21:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	13h 42m	23:48	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 25 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 11m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 26 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 11m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	18:11	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	18:11	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	15:31	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 27 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 14m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 29 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 14m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 30 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 14m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	15:24	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:40 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just NZ$94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57bus per day

11hAverage duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNZ$94 - NZ$415	Average duration11h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNZ$126 - NZ$900	Average duration10h 14m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,789 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5789 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 NZ$126

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from NZ$126. The average price for this train route is around NZ$229. 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 Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 14m, covering a distance of 255 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Rochester to Philadelphia 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

22/04

NZ$205

23/04

NZ$305

Today

NZ$414

25/04

NZ$176

26/04

NZ$209

27/04

NZ$214

28/04

No data

29/04

NZ$162

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 29 Apr 2026 with a price of NZ$162

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from NZ$162 to NZ$1,312 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NZ$162, which is on 2026-04-29.