The average train between Rochester and Gaithersburg takes 15h 48m and the fastest train takes 11h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Gaithersburg. 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 twice daily between Rochester and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 4:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 15h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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26h 36m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
Rochester to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Rochester and Gaithersburg is 447.4 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 11h 23m.