The average train between Beacon and Rochester takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Beacon 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 Beacon and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 4:27 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Beacon to Rochester train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Beacon to Rochester train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Beacon and Rochester is 351.3 km. The road distance is 501 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–190 and the journey takes 5h 28m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.