How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from $72. The average price for this train route is around $153. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 14m, covering a distance of 255 miles (410 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 5:40am. And the latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Train Rochester to Philadelphia from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	12:51am	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	12:51am	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 11m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 2m	6:36pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 29m	10:35pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 11m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 37m	6:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	13h 39m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:06am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	13h 39m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on December 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	11h 17m	12:51am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 32m	2:12pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

10h 35mAverage Duration

255 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $256	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $1,295	Average Duration10h 14m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $72. The average price for this train route is around $153. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 14m, covering a distance of 255 miles (410 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 13 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 5:40am. And the latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

$156

12/10

$168

Today

$208

12/12

$259

12/13

$135

12/14

$119

12/15

$135

12/16

$174

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $119

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 $119 to $704 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 $119 which is on 2025-12-14.