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

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on June 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationCheapest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationFastest
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
30th Street Station
Louise M. Slaughter StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:46 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day
10h 5mAverage Duration
254 milesDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$55 - $150Average Duration10h 5m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$72 - $785Average Duration10h 48m
37kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester start from $72. The average price for this train route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    The average train ride duration from Philadelphia to Rochester is 10h 48m, covering a distance of 255 miles (410 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 58m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 7 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    The earliest train departs from Philadelphia to Rochester at 3:22am. And the latest train departs at 7:04pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/01
$246
06/02
$160
Today
$135
06/04
$135
06/05
$208
06/06
$122
06/07
$85
06/08
$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Jun 7, 2026 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $757 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2026-06-07.

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