How much does a train ticket from Philadelphia to Rochester cost?

The average train ticket price from Philadelphia to Rochester is $158. The best way to find train tickets from Philadelphia to Rochester is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Philadelphia to Rochester?

A train trip between Philadelphia and Rochester is around 10h 30m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 33m. This is the time it takes to travel the 255 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Philadelphia and Rochester?

The number of trains from Philadelphia to Rochester can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Philadelphia to Rochester by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Rochester?

When taking the train from Philadelphia to Rochester, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Philadelphia to Rochester from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:58am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	9h 23m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
	Train	6:58am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	9h 56m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	9h 56m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:04pm	30th Street Station	19h 9m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:04pm	30th Street Station	19h 9m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	7:04pm	30th Street Station	19h 9m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	7:04pm	30th Street Station	19h 9m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	10h 48m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	9h 23m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
	Train	3:25am	30th Street Station	10h 48m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	9h 56m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
	Train	6:58am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Rochester on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:04pm	30th Street Station	19h 9m	2:13pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Cheapest
	Train	8:05am	30th Street Station	9h 23m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	Fastest
	Train	6:58am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	7:32am	30th Street Station	9h 56m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags
	Train	6:58am	30th Street Station	10h 30m	5:28pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:49 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Rochester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 10 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33bus per day

10h 50mAverage Duration

254 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$55 - $324	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $1,182	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/22

$152

11/23

$187

Today

$139

11/25

$246

11/26

$287

11/27

$147

11/28

$152

11/29

$100

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $100

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 $100 to $719 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 $100 which is on 2025-11-29.