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The average train between Rochester and Washington DC takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. 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.

12h 35m
Duration
594 mi
Distance
$393
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Washington DC train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Washington DC. 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 DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 27m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 46m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 48m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority11h 12m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 35m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 48m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 36m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority15h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 27m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 46m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 27m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 46m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority17h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 30m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 48m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Washington DC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 594.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 10h 44m.

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