The average train between Rochester and Princeton takes 9h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Princeton. 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 Princeton at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 9h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Princeton station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
Rochester to Princeton train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Princeton train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Rochester and Princeton is 396.8 km. The road distance is 677 km.
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 20m.