New York City

…plan your trip! Niagara Falls -> NYC Buffalo -> NYC Poughkeepsie -> NYC Syracuse -> NYC Rochester -> NYC Toronto -> NYC Albany -> NYC Utica -> NYC We Recommend…

Visit Buffalo Any Time of the Year

…your next destination. TAKE AMTRAK TO BUFFALO Take Amtrak to Buffalo-Exchange Street Station (BFX), which is approximately an 8 hour trip from NYC, and a 5.5 hour trip from Albany….

Assignment: Hudson, NY

…an end when the last whaling ship sailed from Hudson in 1819. By 1850, construction of the railroad from New York to Albany transected the mouth of the bay, cutting…

Walkway Over the Hudson: A Great Day Trip

…and a half ride from Penn Station, and a one-hour ride from Albany-Rensselaer Station. The cost is around $50 for a round-trip ticket with sufficient advance purchase but the price…

Kids Ride Free to the New York State Fair

…en route to Albany and New York City. Amtrak has been offering train service to the New York State Fair since 2002. The New York State Fair, operated by the…

Vermont Ethan Allen Express Expansion

…9:55 pm. It will make 11 stops in New York State, including popular destinations such as Rhinecliff, Hudson, Albany and Saratoga Springs before crossing Lake Champlain into Castleton, Vermont. According…

Overnight in Syracuse: Exploring the City

…10 am to 4:00 pm. The canal, built between 1817 and 1825, traveled more than 360 miles from Albany to Buffalo. It was considered the greatest public works project on…

New York State Fair

…Falls stop at the Fair at 9:33 a.m. (Train 284) and 3:00 p.m. (Train 64), and 5:45 p.m. only on Monday, Sept. 2 (Train 288) en route to Albany and…

Route Map

Amtrak’s Route Map: Explore Your Journey New York State Amtrak Stations Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB) Amsterdam Station (AMS) Buffalo-Depew Station (BUF) Buffalo–Exchange Street Station (BFX) Croton-Harmon Station (CRT) Fort Edward–Glens Falls…

Amtrak’s Adirondack Line is Back

…3. Since the COVID-19 pandemic halted service in March 2020, all stops north of Albany have been shuttered. The resumption of the Adirondack rail service will reestablish a crucial train…

Lake George Music Festival

…Falls Station in the Adirondacks—Don’t forget to use the New York By Rail 15% discount! Or, get take Amtrak to Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB) and pick up your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise…

Things to Do in New Paltz: An Insider’s Guide

…something everyone should experience at least once in their life. Robibero Winery For those who’d rather sit back and relax, you can find Robibero Winery on Albany Post Road. The…

Traveling with Kids During the Holiday Season

…kids, you will definitely have to feed them snacks and meals, especially for long-distance trips. On Amtrak, you can visit the cafe car (available on journeys from NYC past Albany)…

Railroad History of U.S. Presidents

…of thousands of mourners along its route, which according to the National Railroad Museum passed through 180 cities in seven states. Stops included New York City, Poughkeepsie, Albany and Buffalo….

Things to Do on Halloween in NY

…and more family fun. Stay updated on future details regarding Spooktacular on the Utica Zoo website. Field of Horrors | Photo Courtesy of FieldofHorrors.com Field of Horrors Distance from Albany-Rensselaer…

Escape to Southern Ulster County

…to September 1, 2018, Amtrak will depart from Grand Central Terminal (not Penn Station) to stations between New York City and Albany-Rensselaer, including Poughkeepsie. Don’t forget to use the New…

GlassBarge: Kingston (discontinued)

Albany, Little Falls, Sylvan Beach, Baldwinsville, Fairport, Lockport, Buffalo, Medina, Brockport, Pittsford, Seneca Falls, and Watkins Glen. A ceremonial last leg of the trip will take place by land, concluding…

Schenectady: Mountain Ridge Adventure

At Mountain Ridge Adventure, expect your fears to transform into fun. Only 10 minutes from downtown Schenectady and 30 minutes from Albany and Saratoga, Mountain Ridge Adventure is the Capital…

Hudson Valley: Van Cortlandt Manor

…well as a well-equipped 18th-century kitchen. The ferry house contains a rural tavern that served travelers of the Albany Post Road food, drink, and shelter. Visitors strolling through the heritage…

Taking the Scenic Route: New York’s Landscapes

…for yourself. Running regularly from September through November, these day-long vintage excursions take visitors on a round-trip journey on Amtrak rail lines, from New York City to Albany. For $149…

Tugboat Roundup Travel Package

…Inclusions Round-trip Amtrak fare from Penn Station to Albany Enterprise Rental Car Two-night lodging accommodations at the Park Manor Hotel Two breakfasts $25 dinner voucher at a local hotel FOR…

Meet Marty!

…his Albany to Toronto routes know him by name, or by the colorful stories he tells about Tomato Pie and other local highlights of the towns along the way. A…

Amtrak’s “Great Dome” Car Returns!

…be making stops in New York City, the Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks and all the way up to Montreal. PHOTO FROM ALBANY TIMES UNION Passengers will get to see the…

Sojourn to Saratoga Springs

…early departure, I secure a seat offering stunning views as the train winds its way up the Hudson River, past Albany to Saratoga Springs Station. The scenery, along with my…

Dalmatian Day

…especially in and around the Capital District of Albany. Everything from small parties to big events, Melvin has done it all and will be sure to memorize and make you…