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Appleton - Rochester Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

3 trains operate daily from Appleton to Rochester. The train trip from Appleton to Rochester is usually about 13 hours and 20 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance202 mi (326 km)
Fastest train10h 40m
Lowest price$138.68
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Appleton to Rochester?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Appleton to Rochester. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak313h 20m$138.68
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Appleton to Rochester every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $139.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Appleton and Rochester is approximately 202 miles, or 326 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 13 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Appleton to Rochester tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Appleton at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Appleton?

Main departure station: Appleton Transit Ctr

There is one train station in Appleton.

All train stations in Appleton:

  • Appleton Transit Ctr

Where is the train station in Rochester?

Main arrival station: Kahler Grand Hotel - 20 2nd Ave SW

Rochester has one train station.

Train stations in Rochester:

  • Kahler Grand Hotel - 20 2nd Ave SW

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