The average train between Rochester and Beacon takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Beacon. 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 Rochester and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Beacon at 9:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 7m • 2 changes


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Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Beacon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Beacon station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Rochester to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Rochester and Beacon is 351.3 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 6h 51m.