The average train between Washington and Rochester takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 10h 2m. 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 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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16h 15m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Washington to Rochester? 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.
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 13m.
Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.
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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 55m.