The average train between Rochester and Midtown Manhattan takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Midtown Manhattan. 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 Midtown Manhattan. 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 Midtown Manhattan at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Midtown Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Midtown Manhattan station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Rochester to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Book your Rochester to Midtown Manhattan train tickets online with VIA Rail and Amtrak.
The distance between Rochester and Midtown Manhattan is 401.8 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 28m.