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New Jersey to Rochester trains

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Trip Overview

The train between New Jersey and Rochester takes 7h 27m. There is at least one train per day from New Jersey 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 27m
Duration
380 mi
Distance
$166
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

New Jersey to Rochester train times

Trains run once daily between New Jersey and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 6:44 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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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