The average train between Philadelphia and Rochester takes 9h 17m 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Philadelphia and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 3:25 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Rochester station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Philadelphia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Rochester is 410.4 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 9h 19m.