The average train between Rochester and Short Hills takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. 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 Short Hills at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Short Hills station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Rochester to Short Hills train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Short Hills train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Short Hills is 382.1 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Short Hills via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and New York Penn Station in around 8h 40m.