The average train between Rochester and Southold takes 14h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Southold. 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 Southold. 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 Southold at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 14h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Southold. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Southold station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
Rochester to Southold train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Southold train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Rochester and Southold is 487 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Southold via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 11h 22m.