The average train between Waterbury and Rochester takes 14h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterbury to Rochester. 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 Waterbury and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Bridgeport and take an average of 14h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterbury to Rochester? 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 Waterbury to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Waterbury station and arriving at Rochester station via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
Waterbury to Rochester train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.
Waterbury to Rochester train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Waterbury and Rochester is 414.8 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Waterbury to Rochester via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 3m.