The average train between Rochester and Southold takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Southold. 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 twice daily between Rochester and Southold. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Southold at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 41m • 3 changes



11h 52m • 3 changes
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14h 32m • 3 changes



10h 4m • 3 changes



11h 31m • 3 changes
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14h 32m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Southold. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Southold station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Rochester to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Southold train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Rochester and Southold is 487 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Southold via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Ronkonkoma in around 11h 16m.