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Rochester to Long Island City trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Long Island City takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rochester to Long Island 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.

9h 34m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
$157
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rochester to Long Island City train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Rochester and Long Island City. 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 City at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailMTA16h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    VIA RailMTA8h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Long Island 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 Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Long Island City, 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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