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

Next train departures

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Louise M. Slaughter Station
30th Street StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela
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Louise M. Slaughter Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Louise M. Slaughter Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Louise M. Slaughter Station
30th Street StationNo tags
AmtrakTrain
Louise M. Slaughter Station
30th Street StationNo 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 a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day
10h 40mAverage Duration
418 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$81 - $389Average Duration10h 40m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$103 - $1,863Average Duration10h 14m
37kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start at $103. The average price for this train route is around $212. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train trip from Rochester to Philadelphia takes 10h 14m and covers 410 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Rochester to Philadelphia departs at 5:40am. 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
11-25
$524
11-26
$373
Today
$192
11-28
$269
11-29
$269
11-30
$192
12-01
$233
12-02
$133
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $133

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 $133 to $1,308 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 $133 which is on 2025-12-02.

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