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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 11 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 12 atDestination city: RochesterDestination location: Louise M. Slaughter StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 11 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 11 atDestination city: RochesterDestination location: Louise M. Slaughter StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 11 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 11 atDestination city: RochesterDestination location: Louise M. Slaughter StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to RochesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 13 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5381 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 $83
Amtrak Washington Rochester recent customer reviews
I want to be able to see which gate the train arrives at from the amtrak app. I liked that I could wander between the cars. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $133To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $133 to $707 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $133 which is on 2025-08-12.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Washington and Rochester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Rochester.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Rochester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington and Rochester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Rochester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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