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Empire Service

Empire Service

New York – Albany – Syracuse – Rochester – Buffalo – Niagara Falls
7 Hours 20 Minutes | Multiple Departures Daily

The Empire Service makes travel simple with frequent daily trains between New York City and Albany, plus extended service to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Whether you’re heading north for business or leisure, this route offers the perfect escape. Explore the scenic Hudson River Valley, enjoy the Finger Lakes wine region, or continue west to Buffalo and the world-famous Niagara Falls.

Empire Service

One-Way Amtrak Fares

Route SegmentStarting Fare (One-Way Coach)
New York → Albany$41
Albany → Syracuse$34
Syracuse → Rochester$57
Rochester → Buffalo$52
Buffalo → Niagara Falls$54

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Stations on the Empire Service

Route SegmentStarting Fare
Niagara Falls, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$124
Buffalo, NY (Exchange St) → New York, NY (NYP)$129
Buffalo, NY (Depew) → New York, NY (NYP)$129
Rochester, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$123
Syracuse, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$55
Rome, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$60
Utica, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$73
Amsterdam, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$55
Schenectady, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$51
Albany-Rensselaer, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44
Hudson, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44
Rhinecliff, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44
Poughkeepsie, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44
Croton-Harmon, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44
Yonkers, NY → New York, NY (NYP)$44

FAQ

The Empire Service runs between Niagara Falls, NY and New York, NY – Moynihan Train Hall, stopping at major cities including Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Albany, and several smaller towns along the way.

Each passenger may bring 2 personal items (up to 25 lbs each) and 2 carry-on bags (up to 50 lbs each). Bicycles are allowed on most trains with advance reservation.

Coach Class – Comfortable seats with ample legroom. Business Class – Extra amenities, priority boarding, and non-alcoholic beverages. Café Car – Available on most trains for snacks and drinks.

Niagara Falls → New York: approximately 8–9 hours Buffalo → New York: approximately 7 hours

The train connects Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Albany-Rensselaer, and several smaller towns, ending at New York – Moynihan Train Hall.