How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from PEN 250. The average price for this train route is around PEN 542. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 255 miles (410 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Rochester to Philadelphia?

The earliest train departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Train Rochester to Philadelphia from PEN 238 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on July 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:25pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	12h 20m	1:45am	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h	3:31pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1d 4h	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 1m	3:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	1d 4h	12:34pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 1m	3:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 34m	4:05pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on July 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:34pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 11m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 31m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 31m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 33m	6:07pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:40am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 51m	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:34am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 33m	6:07pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on July 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:25pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 20m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 40m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 40m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 53m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 53m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Rochester to Philadelphia on July 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:25pm	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h 20m	11:45pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 40m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	8h 40m	2:11pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 53m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 53m	3:24pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:31am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	10h	3:31pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	8:25am	Louise M. Slaughter Station	9h 44m	6:09pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rochester to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 10 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

10h 5mAverage Duration

254 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 196 - PEN 766	Average Duration10h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 250 - PEN 1,790	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,834 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5834 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 250

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Rochester to Philadelphia start from PEN 250. The average price for this train route is around PEN 542. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Rochester to Philadelphia is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 255 miles (410 km). The quickest train can get you there in 9h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Rochester to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Rochester to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Rochester to Philadelphia at 5:31am. And the latest train departs at 1:34pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/01

PEN 544

07/02

PEN 858

Today

PEN 725

07/04

PEN 440

07/05

PEN 436

07/06

PEN 265

07/07

PEN 349

07/08

PEN 265

The cheapest trip from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jul 6, 2026 with a price of PEN 265

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 265 to PEN 2,454 for a train ticket from Rochester, NY, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 265 which is on 2026-07-06.