The average train between Rochester and Newark takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Newark. 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 twice daily between Rochester and Newark. 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 Newark at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Newark. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Newark station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Rochester to Newark train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Newark train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Book your Rochester to Newark train tickets online with VIA Rail and Amtrak.
The distance between Rochester and Newark is 416.1 km. The road distance is 803 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Newark Amtrak via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 24m.
