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Rochester to Long Island trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Long Island takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Rochester to Long Island. 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 52m
Duration
376 mi
Distance
$157
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Rochester to Long Island train times

Trains run once daily between Rochester and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Long Island at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailMTA12h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Long Island? 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.

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  • Distance: 375.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from Rochester to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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