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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Princeton takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 11m
Duration
421 mi
Distance
$218
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Princeton train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Princeton. 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 Princeton at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 42m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 29m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 42m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 29m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 42m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 29m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 42m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 29m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 30m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 39m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 30m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 39m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 8m • 3 changes
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    VIA RailAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 6m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochester to Princeton? 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.

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  • Distance: 420.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Princeton via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 9h 18m.

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