From Plattsburgh Amtrak station to Penn Station, the train ride is approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes with 14 stops. Along the way, you will pass through the beautiful Hudson River-side communities of Hudson, Rhinecliff, Poughkeepsie, Croton-Harmon and Yonkers. Read about these Amtrak stops and travel suggestions here. While traveling on Amtrak from Plattsburgh to NYC, be sure to sit on the right side of the train for a gorgeous view of the river, the Catskill Mountains and the Palisades as you approach Manhattan.