The average train between Long Island and Rochester takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Long Island 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 once daily between Long Island and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Penn Station and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Long Island to Rochester train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Long Island to Rochester train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Long Island and Rochester is 457 km. The road distance is 604 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
