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Rochester to Howard Beach trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Howard Beach takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Rochester to Howard Beach. 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 53m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
$203
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Rochester to Howard Beach train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Rochester and Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 14m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 27m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 43m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA9h 7m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, Hoyt St, and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts in around 8h 25m.

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