The average train between Rochester and Avenel takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Avenel. 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 4 times a day between Rochester and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Avenel at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Avenel? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Avenel station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Rochester to Avenel train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Avenel train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Avenel is 397.4 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Avenel via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 53m.