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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Louise M. Slaughter Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Louise M. Slaughter Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Louise M. Slaughter Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Louise M. Slaughter Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Louise M. Slaughter Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Rochester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rochester. The journey takes about 6 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Customers have positive feedback about the comfortable seats and helpful staff on Amtrak trains. However, there are complaints about noise, rattling train, non-functional WiFi, and indifferent or rude dining car staff. Overall, customers enjoy traveling with Amtrak despite these issues.
Amtrak New York City Rochester recent customer reviews
Comfortable seats. Ran on time. Train very noisy and rattling. WiFi didn’t work and staff were indifferent to the problem! Dining car staff were rude!
Eugene T.
the train arrived with 34 min delay, one restroom in my coach does not flush while the door of the other one was quite difficult to close. On the other side, train crew was professional and nice.
Marco M.
I'm an international student coming here in states for the first time and the train did not open gates in rochsster and staff came 1minutes late and did not stop the train at point and left me stranded in buffalo, I'm an minor I wasn't able to get motel or hotel and will have to stay in station until tomorrow and spend twice the money
Tarush G.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Rochester, NY, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from New York City to Rochester?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Rochester start from $61. The average price for this train route is around $61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Rochester?
The average train ride duration from New York City to Rochester is 6h 58m, covering a distance of 249 miles (402 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to Rochester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Rochester?
The earliest train departs from New York City to Rochester at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 3:40pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Rochester, NY, US was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $83To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Rochester, NY, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $83 to $582 for a train ticket from New York City to Rochester, NY, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-12-12.
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