Rome2Rio

Rochester to Howard Beach trains

Find Transport to Howard Beach

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Howard Beach takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. 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.

8h 54m
Duration
385 mi
Distance
$202
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Howard Beach train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Howard Beach. 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 Howard Beach at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA12h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 1m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 7m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 35m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 5m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 18m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 43m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 5m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 18m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 43m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 5m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 18m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 43m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 5m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA8h 18m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    AmtrakAmtrakMTAMTA9h 43m • 3 changes
  •  → 

    VIA RailAmtrakMTAMTA8h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Howard Beach? 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 Rochester to Howard Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 384.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

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.

Operators