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Forest Hills to Rochester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Hills and Rochester takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.

14h 32m
Duration
378 mi
Distance
$166
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Forest Hills to Rochester train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Forest Hills and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail8h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail13h 9m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail21h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadVIA Rail21h 35m • 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.

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  • Distance: 378.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 32m

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 59m.

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