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.

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 .

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 R 1 173 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 13 December
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
Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 29m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 29m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	10:06	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 29m	22:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Rochester to Philadelphia on 14 December
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 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak 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 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak 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 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 23m	17:57	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak 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 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak 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 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:34	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	00:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	05:40	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak 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 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 price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 960 - R 4 400	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 235 - R 22 331	Average duration10h 14m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 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 R 1 235

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 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.

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.
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.
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

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

The 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.