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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Rochester takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. There is at least one train per day from Plainfield 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.

10h 12m
Duration
395 mi
Distance
$164
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Plainfield to Rochester train times

Trains run once daily between Plainfield and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 5:33 AM which arrives into Rochester at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail14h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail8h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail14h 10m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield 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.

Map of how to get from Plainfield to Rochester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Rochester once daily. Tickets cost $95–260 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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