The average train between Rochester and Washington takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Washington. 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 Rochester and Washington. 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 Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Washington. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Washington station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Rochester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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The distance between Rochester and Washington is 476.1 km. The road distance is 953 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 23m.