Trains tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Rochester, NY, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 20 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: August 20 at
    Destination city: Rochester
    Destination location: Louise M. Slaughter Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Rochester.

Average Price$72 - $310Average Duration16h 5m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$130 - $820Average Duration15h 56m
56kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Rochester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
16h 5mAverage Duration
$72Cheapest ticket
16kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond, VA, US to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$294
Average train trip duration15h 56m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance383 miles (617 km)
Latest train departure2:12pm

Richmond to Rochester Train

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

Best price found
08/17
$283
08/18
$242
Today
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08/20
$201
08/21
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08/22
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08/23
$283
08/24
$303
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $201

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

You can expect to pay from $201 to $776 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $201 which is on 2025-08-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Richmond and Rochester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Rochester.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Rochester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Richmond and Rochester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Richmond to Rochester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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