How to Book Train Travel From Syracuse to Rochester
Get from Syracuse to Rochester in less than 90 minutes using Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited or Maple Leaf train lines, or one of 30 trains on the Empire Service. When you book your travel online, you avoid the lines and crowds at the train station and ensure your commute is as effortless and trouble-free as possible between these 2 bustling New York destinations.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer with Internet access
- Credit card for booking your train travel online
Instructions
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Discover Syracuse and Rochester, New York
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Explore Rochester's many art galleries and museums, including the Warehouse Gallery, the Point of Contact Gallery, and the stunning Everson Museum of Art, designed by reknowned architect I. M. Pei. Catch a great meal at one of the many restaurants in Little Italy, or see a performance of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
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Visit "Flour City," a nickname for Rochester's status as the largest flour-producing city in the world. Try one of Rochester's famous "white hots" at a local hot dog stand. Attend the Rochester International Jazz Festival in the warmer months, which is growing in popularity every year.
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Travel by Train From Syracuse to Rochester
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Book your travel on business class if you're planning on using a laptop computer or other portable electronic device, since AC outlets are less numerous in the reserved coach sections.
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Be sure to visit one of the conveniently located ATM machines at the Syracuse station if you need some quick cash for your trip.
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Allow extra time for yourself to get to Rochester, in case of weather-based delays or other extenuating circumstances.
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Eat beforehand or pack a meal, depending on your train. While the Lakeshore Express features a dining car, the Maple Leaf and Empire Service trains only have snack cars.
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Tips & Warnings
The Lakeshore Express offers many amenities, including shower facilities, if you need to freshen up before arriving in Rochester.
If you're a smoker, find out if your particular train has a reserved car for smoking. Smoking is allowed in designated areas on the platforms during stops.
To book train travel from Syracuse to Rochester, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL or visit the Amtrak Web site (see Resources).
Confirm upon arriving at the station that your train is on time, since weather and other events can alter the schedule.
Use caution when boarding during inclement weather, since platforms can be icy or slippery.
