The average train between Newark and Rochester takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Newark 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 Newark and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Rochester station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Newark to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Newark to Rochester train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rochester station.
Book your Newark to Rochester train tickets online with NJ Transit and VIA Rail.
The distance between Newark and Rochester is 391.7 km. The road distance is 611 km.
VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
