The average train between Rochester and Howard Beach takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Howard Beach. 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 3 times a day between Rochester and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Howard Beach. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Howard Beach station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Rochester to Howard Beach train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Howard Beach train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Rochester and Howard Beach is 418.1 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Howard Beach-JFK Airport via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, Hoyt St, and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts in around 8h 25m.