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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester (Station) and Grand Central Terminal takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester (Station) to Grand Central Terminal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 4m
Duration
370 mi
Distance
$192
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester (Station) to Grand Central Terminal train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester (Station) and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester (Station) is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 3m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 3m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 3m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 45m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 13m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 11m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 45m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 13m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)9h 3m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 369.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Rochester (Station), NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Grand Central Terminal via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Croton-Harmon, and Grand Central Terminal in around 7h 58m.

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