Amtrak RoutesEmpire Service

Amtrak Empire Service Route Guide

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The Amtrak Empire Service will take you from New York City to Niagara Falls.

Amtrak Empire Service To Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls

This train travels from New York City to Niagara Falls via Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.

Train Info

WifiYes
Observation Car No
Dining CarNo
CafeYes
Distance460 Miles
Time9 Hours

Ticket Options

On the Empire Service you can purchase tickets in this category (sample summer fares for 2 people):

  • Coach ($136)
  • Business ($204)

Scenic Views

The Empire Service will take you from the Big Apple to Niagara Falls. You will get to ride through the Hudson River Valley and enjoy stunning views along the way. At the end you can hop off at Niagara Falls and enjoy some time at one of the most iconic falls in the US and Canada.

New York City
New York City

Major Stations

The major and notable stations on the Amtrak Empire Service are New York City, Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.

States Visited

On the Amtrak Empire Service you will travel only in New York..

Station Reviews

The Empire Service has terminus stations of New York City on one end and Niagara Falls on the other. Moynihan Train Hall is a tourist attraction as well as very busy inter modal station. You will want to arrive a bit early to tour the station. It boasts a lovely Metropolitan Lounge as well as many restaurants and shops.

Penn Station – Moynihan Train Hall

You will board your Amtrak train in Moynihan Train Hall in New York. It’s a gorgeous hall with 92 ft high skylights and modern amenities. It is a world class station. You will find restaurants as well as convenience stores.

There are lots of options for hotels near this station. The closest option is the Fairfield Inn & Suites Penn Station.

Niagara Falls Station

Niagara Falls Station is a small station with restrooms and vending machines.

Trip Planning

From New York City your options are almost limitless. You could take the Acela To Washington DC or get on the Lake Shore Limited or Cardinal over to Chicago. If you want to head down south you could ride the Silver Star to Florida or the Crescent to Atlanta and New Orleans.

Booking Tickets

You can use our Amtrak ticket booking guide to purchase tickets at the lowest price in any class. Amtrak also runs sales and discounts on most routes.

For more information on Amtrak trains check out our Amtrak Tips page and for videos check out our YouTube Channel.

Tickets for Amtrak can be booked at Amtrak.com or by using their app on your phone. Reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Robert Marmion
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