The average train between Merrick and Rochester takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Merrick 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 Merrick and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merrick is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Rochester at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Rochester station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Merrick to Rochester train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Rochester train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Merrick and Rochester is 435.7 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Rochester via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 8h 43m.