The average train between Rochester and Columbia University takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Columbia University. 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 Columbia University. 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 Columbia University at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Columbia University station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Rochester to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Columbia University is 399 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Columbia University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 7h 59m.