The average train between Rochester and Washington DC takes 12h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Washington DC. 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 DC. 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 DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Washington DC station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
Rochester to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Washington DC train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Rochester and Washington DC is 476.1 km. The road distance is 956 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Washington DC via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 11h 6m.