The average train between Rochester and Forest Hills takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills. 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 Forest Hills at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Rochester to Forest Hills train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Forest Hills train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Forest Hills is 412.9 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Forest Hills via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 8m.