The average train between Rochester and New York, NY takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to New York, NY. 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 New York, NY. 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 New York, NY at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at New York, NY station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Rochester to New York, NY train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to New York, NY train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and New York, NY is 404 km. The road distance is 600 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to New York, NY via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, and Grand St in around 7h 53m.