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Celebrating New York Maple Weekend

…Tibbitts Maple Experience Maple Weekend at Tibbitts Maple via Amtrak to Utica Amtrak Station in the Central New York—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15%…

Baseball Stadiums reachable via Amtrak

…Cooperstown for a taste of the sport’s history. Luckily for you, there are many stadiums located throughout New York all accessible via Amtrak, offering a day of spring, summer or…

All Aboard the Polar Express!

…Saratoga Springs – Amtrak Station at 7:20 p.m. November 27 Fort Edward – Amtrak Station at 1:05 p.m. Port Henry – Amtrak Station, west side stop at 4:30 p.m. Plattsburgh…

About New York By Rail

…Letters from Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner and Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, Marie Therese Dominguez. New York By Rail Amtrak Route Map of Amtrak’s…

NY Maple Weekend

…Take Amtrak to tibbets maple Experience Maple Weekend at Tibbitts Maple via Amtrak to Utica Amtrak Station in the Central New York—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York…

Adirondack Weekend Getaway Fare

…behind, or boarding the southbound train anywhere along the line, Amtrak will help you make the most out of your next weekend getaway. Top Spots Along the Amtrak’s Adirondack Upper…

Five Special Spring Festivals

…the city’s cultural happenings! Take Amtrak to the Museum Mile Festival Experience the Museum Mile Festival via Amtrak to Penn-Station in New York City—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See…

Bicycles

Amtrak recently announced in late September 2020 “Carry-On Bicycle Service” is now available on all Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains traversing New York State. All Amtrak trains traveling from…

Bird Watching on the Rail Line

…spend nearly $15 billion on food, lodging and transportation. AMTRAK New York State and Vermont residents, this is where Amtrak enters the picture. From Amtrak’s Moynihan Train Hall in Manhattan…

All Aboard, Fido and Fluffy!

Amtrak Travel with Pets on Amtrak! No one gets left behind when you can travel with pets on Amtrak! Thanks to a successful pilot program, Amtrak is welcoming small dogs…

From the Publisher of New York By Rail

…another reason to plan an Amtrak getaway to enjoy New York’s great outdoors. The recent completion of the 750-mile contiguous Empire State Trail, easily reachable by Amtrak, and Amtrak’s new…

Best Gardens in New York State

Amtrak to Highland Park Highland Park is 2.5 miles from Rochester Station (ROC) Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens A less than 15-minute drive from the Amtrak station in Buffalo,…

The 20th Anniversary Edition Of New York By Rail Is Out

…is full of overnight itineraries, exclusive Amtrak offers, scores of restaurants, hotels, theaters and attractions in nine New York State, Vermont and Canada regions serviced by Amtrak’s Adirondack, Empire Service,…

Traveling with Kids During the Holiday Season

…children hyped up on gingerbread cookies and other sweets. Make your holiday travels stress-free this year with Amtrak! HOLIDAY TRAVEL WITH AMTRAK Road trips can be a disaster because of…

Lighthouses Along the Hudson River

Passengers on Amtrak’s Empire Service along the majestic Hudson River can see seven historic lighthouses from the train. Hop on board and grab a window seat! Editor’s Note: New York…

Railroad History of U.S. Presidents

Amtrak station. The Millard Fillmore House is in the Buffalo suburb of East Aurora, less than 20 miles from the Buffalo Exchange Street (BFX) Amtrak Station. This week and month,…

The Adirondack

…1971 as one of the first state-sponsored Amtrak services, a new addition to the Amtrak’s early, barebones, national network. Before Amtrak, the Delaware & Hudson and New York Central railroads…

Sports Gear On Amtrak

Bicycles Golf Clubs Surfboard and Wakeboard Ski and Snowboard Gear General Sports Equipment…

Amtrak Frequently Asked Questions

…take Amtrak to Hudson, NY? How to get to Howe Caverns via Amtrak? How long is the Amtrak ride from Buffalo to New York City? How long is the Amtrak

Meet Your Conductors

…at any time. Why take Amtrak? Amtrak is convenient. But you also get to detach and disconnect from your life for a few hours. You get to look out the…

Help in Healing

…to the treatments they need. NYBR: How did you connect with Amtrak? SN: Bill Hollister, a senior manager in government affairs for Amtrak in the Northeast, is based in Rensselaer….

Happy 50th Anniversary Empire Service!

Amtrak. It was a memorable moment in New York’s railroad history, celebrated by representatives from Amtrak, state and local governments, rail advocates and individuals directly involved with the creation of…

Where the Railroad Meets the Farmer

…home! Take Amtrak to Oneida County Public Market Visit the farmers market via Amtrak to Union Station in Utica—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15%…

Moynihan Train Hall Opens on January 1

The new Amtrak addition to New York City’s Penn Station is the Moynihan Train Hall, which is the new “home of Amtrak” in the big apple. It’s located directly across…

Rivers Casino & Resort: A Safe Bet

…the 6:17 p.m. train back to Rhinecliff, I was already plotting my return. Take Amtrak to Rivers Casino & Resort Experience this unforgettable attraction via Amtrak to Schenectady Station in…