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Trip Overview

The average train between Cold Spring and Rochester takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cold Spring 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.

6h 56m
Duration
318 mi
Distance
$143
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Cold Spring to Rochester train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cold Spring and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Cold Spring is at 4:18 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail6h 6m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 32m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail6h 6m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 32m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail6h 6m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 32m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail6h 6m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 32m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail6h 6m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 32m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak6h 19m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)VIA Rail10h 35m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 12m • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h • 1 change
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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Amtrak7h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cold Spring 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.

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  • Distance: 318.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $160–260 and the journey takes 5h 28m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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