The average train between New York, NY and Rochester takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from New York, NY 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.
Trains run twice a week between New York, NY and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 2:43 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 7:00 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
New York, NY to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York, NY to Rochester train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between New York, NY and Rochester is 404 km. The road distance is 504 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
