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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Jersey City takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Jersey City. 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 1m
Duration
375 mi
Distance
$201
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Jersey City train times

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit8h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 26m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 36m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 55m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit8h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 35m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 26m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 54m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 36m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 6m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit8h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 32m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 50m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 32m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 50m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit7h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit7h 32m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 50m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit7h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Jersey City? 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.

Map of how to get from Rochester to Jersey City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 374.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Secaucus Upper Level via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 7h 45m.

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