Train Rochester to Washington from $197 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Washington takes 12h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 18m. 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.

12h 50m
Duration: 594 mi
Distance: $197
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional

11h 6m

$164–367

Rochester to Washington train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:40 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 18m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:28 PM
10h 54m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 11:07 PM
13h 1m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:40 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 18m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:28 PM
10h 54m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 11:07 PM
13h 1m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:40 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 18m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:28 PM
10h 54m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 11:07 PM
13h 1m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 4:15 PM
10h 35m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:32 PM
10h 58m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 10:28 PM
12h 22m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
16h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 4:19 PM
10h 39m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:31 PM
10h 57m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 10:28 PM
12h 22m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 18m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:28 PM
10h 54m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 11:07 PM
13h 1m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 3:58 PM
10h 18m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 7:28 PM
10h 54m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 11:07 PM
13h 1m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 20m • 1 change

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