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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Madison takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Madison. 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 43m
Duration
398 mi
Distance
$207
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rochester to Madison train times

Trains run twice daily between Rochester and Madison. 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 Madison at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit18h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 19m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 25m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 53m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit9h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 39m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 45m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 13m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit9h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 15m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 41m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit9h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 15m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 28m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 41m • 2 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ Transit9h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Madison? 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 Madison.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 397.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Madison via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 59m.

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