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

Next train departures

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:35 PM EST.

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 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 960, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day
10h 35mAverage duration
411 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 960 - R 4 400Average duration10h 35m
10kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 235 - R 22 331Average duration10h 14m
37kg CO₂e

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 differ at the time of your trip.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from R 1 235. The average price for this train route is around R 2 627. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. 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 410 km. The quickest train can get you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

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

  4. 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
10/12
R 2 898
11/12
R 3 587
Today
R 4 467
13/12
R 3 363
14/12
R 2 053
15/12
R 2 328
16/12
R 3 122
17/12
R 3 225
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 053

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 R 2 053 to R 12 141 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 R 2 053, which is on 2025-12-14.

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