The average train between Rochester and Jersey City takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Jersey City. 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 Jersey City at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Jersey City station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Rochester to Jersey City train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Jersey City train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Jersey City is 398 km. The road distance is 603 km.
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.
