How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Rochester?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Rochester start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Rochester?

The average train journey time from New York City to Rochester is 6h 58m, covering a distance of 249 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Rochester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Rochester?

The earliest train from New York City to Rochester departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Rochester from £45 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 43m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 55m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 43m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 43m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 55m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 43m	23:23	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 55m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 55m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Rochester on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
Train	13:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 55m	20:15	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
Train	07:15	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	6h 58m	14:13	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
Train	10:20	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 8m	17:28	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 6 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

6h 58mAverage duration

249 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £221	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£47 - £295	Average duration6h 58m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Customers have positive feedback about the comfortable seats and helpful staff on Amtrak trains. However, there are complaints about noise, rattling train, non-functional WiFi, and indifferent or rude dining car staff. Overall, customers enjoy traveling with Amtrak despite these issues.

Amtrak New York City Rochester recent customer reviews

Comfortable seats. Ran on time. Train very noisy and rattling. WiFi didn’t work and staff were indifferent to the problem! Dining car staff were rude!

Eugene T.

3 October 2023

the train arrived with 34 min delay, one restroom in my coach does not flush while the door of the other one was quite difficult to close. On the other side, train crew was professional and nice.

Marco M.

20 September 2023

I'm an international student coming here in states for the first time and the train did not open gates in rochsster and staff came 1minutes late and did not stop the train at point and left me stranded in buffalo, I'm an minor I wasn't able to get motel or hotel and will have to stay in station until tomorrow and spend twice the money

Tarush G.

12 January 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City 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.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Rochester?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Rochester start from £47. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Rochester?
The average train journey time from New York City to Rochester is 6h 58m, covering a distance of 249 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Rochester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Rochester?
The earliest train from New York City to Rochester departs at 07:15. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£317

26/11

£317

Today

£95

28/11

£95

29/11

£105

30/11

£284

01/12

£105

02/12

£65

The cheapest trip from New York City to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £65

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

You can expect to pay from £65 to £580 for a train ticket from New York City to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £65, which is on 2025-12-02.