Train from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Rochester to Washington on 28 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationCheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationFastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags
Amtrak
Louise M. Slaughter Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rochester to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 010, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
13h 25mAverage duration
477 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 010 - R 5 024Average duration13h 25m
12kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 360 - R 10 583Average duration12h 7m
43kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US 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 Washington?

    The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Washington start from R 1 360. The average price for this train route is around R 3 157. 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 Washington?

    The average train journey time from Rochester to Washington is 12h 7m, covering a distance of 478 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Rochester to Washington?

    The earliest train from Rochester to Washington 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
25/01
R 2 065
26/01
R 2 605
Today
R 1 524
28/01
R 1 393
29/01
No data
30/01
R 1 917
31/01
R 2 359
01/02
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 393

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 393 to R 11 647 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 393, which is on 2026-01-28.

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