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Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester trains

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The average train between Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and Rochester takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie Amtrak 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.

5h 43m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$130
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 26m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 5h 30m • Direct
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    train train 6h 13m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 28m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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