Train Philadelphia to Rochester from $280 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Rochester takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Rochester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 47m
Duration: 460 mi
Distance: $280
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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9h 24m

$113–826

Philadelphia to Rochester train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Philadelphia and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:58 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

11:55 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:33 AM → 2:13 PM
13h 40m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:33 AM → 2:13 PM
13h 40m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 58m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 8m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 58m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 8m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 50m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 53m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

12:33 AM → 2:13 PM
13h 40m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:33 AM → 2:13 PM
13h 40m • 1 change
8:46 AM → 5:28 PM
8h 42m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 8:15 PM
8h 20m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 11:23 PM
9h 25m • 1 change

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