The average train between Washington and Rochester takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington 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 and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Rochester station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Washington to Rochester train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Washington and Rochester is 476.1 km. The road distance is 953 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Rochester via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 53m.