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Forest Hills to Rochester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Hills and Rochester takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Forest Hills 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.

7h 59m
Duration
378 mi
Distance
$166
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Forest Hills to Rochester train times

Trains run once daily between Forest Hills and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 6:15 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail7h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail7h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills 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.

Map of how to get from Forest Hills to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 378.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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