The average train between Washington DC and Rochester takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Rochester. 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 Washington DC and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Rochester station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Washington DC to Rochester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Rochester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Washington DC and Rochester is 476.1 km. The road distance is 956 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Rochester via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 29m.