The average train between New York (State) and Rochester takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. There is at least one train per day from New York (State) 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 once daily between New York (State) and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New York (State) is at 7:05 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Rochester. However, there are services departing from New York (State) station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
New York (State) to Rochester train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York (State) to Rochester train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between New York (State) and Rochester is 143.6 km. The road distance is 598 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $100–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
