The average train between Rochester and Shirley takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Shirley. 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 3 times a day between Rochester and Shirley. 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 Shirley at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Shirley? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Shirley station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Rochester to Shirley train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Shirley train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Mastic-Shirley station.
The distance between Rochester and Shirley is 471.6 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Mastic-Shirley via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 9h 59m.