The average train between Rochester and Upper East Side takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Upper East Side. 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 Upper East Side. 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 Upper East Side at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Upper East Side? 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 Upper East Side. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Upper East Side station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Rochester to Upper East Side train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Upper East Side train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Upper East Side is 401.9 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to 86th Street via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 7h 53m.