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

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Syracuse start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £19. 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 Syracuse?

The average train journey time from Rochester to Syracuse is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Rochester to Syracuse route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

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

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

Train Rochester to Syracuse from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Syracuse on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 10m	14:44	Amtrak Station	Fastest
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	5h 39m	15:45	SYR Airport	No tags
05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1h 17m	06:57	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Syracuse

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Syracuse. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

1h 15mAverage duration

73 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £99	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £49	Average duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 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 £19

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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Syracuse start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £19. 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 Syracuse?
The average train journey time from Rochester to Syracuse is 1h 15m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Rochester to Syracuse route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Syracuse?
The earliest train from Rochester to Syracuse 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

09/12

£17

10/12

£17

Today

£20

12/12

£17

13/12

£17

14/12

£17

15/12

£17

16/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

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 Syracuse, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £318 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-12.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 30m	Avg price£21	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 15m	Avg price£19	Daily departures4

The best way to travel between Rochester, NY, US and Syracuse, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £19 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £19. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Syracuse, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Rochester, NY, US to Syracuse, US in about 1h 15m – that's the fastest way to get there!