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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Scotch Plains takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Scotch Plains. 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 29m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
$443
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 12m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 32m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 12m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 32m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 27m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 33m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 1m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit12h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 27m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 33m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 1m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit9h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 48m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 40m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 35m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 48m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 40m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 35m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit8h 48m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit8h 40m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 35m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakAmtrakNJ Transit10h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Scotch Plains? 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 Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 393.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Fanwood via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 9h 2m.

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