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Newark Penn Station to Rochester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Newark Penn Station and Rochester takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Newark Penn Station 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 31m
Duration
380 mi
Distance
$166
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Newark Penn Station to Rochester train times

Trains run once daily between Newark Penn Station and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 6:44 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitVIA Rail7h 58m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark Penn Station 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 Newark Penn Station to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, 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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