How to Book Train Travel From Niagara Falls to New York City

Catch the train in Niagara Falls, and travel east to New York City for a weekend of shopping, a Broadway show, or elegant cuisine. Travel by train from Niagra Falls to New York City takes a while, but it can be a relaxing way to make the trip.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Telephone with long distance service
• Computer with access to the Internet
• Photo identification
• Valid credit card

Find the Right Train From Niagara Falls to New York City

1. Book your travel on Amtrak's Empire Service Route for direct service from Niagara Falls to New York City. This train route ends at the Pennsylvania Station, so make plans for an alternate form of transportation when you arrive in New York City.

2. Take the Metro Rail or Bus from Niagara Falls to the Buffalo-Depew train station so you can catch the Lakeshore Limited Route to New York City. This train travels from Chicago to Albany. There a northbound train heads to Boston and a southbound train goes to New York.

3. Schedule your travel on the Maple Leaf Route of Amtrak to catch a train out of Toronto, Canada, on its way to New York.

Reserve Your Tickets From Niagara Falls to New York City

4. Use a PDA if you have one, call Amtrak's toll-free number [phone] or book your tickets online at the Amtrak Web site (see Resources).

5. Purchase a Metro pass at participating local stores if you use public transportation in the Niagara Falls and Buffalo area often. You can also get a Metro pass at the Niagra Frontier Transporation Web site (see Resources). These convenient passes can help you save money on a variety of transportation options.

Arrive at the New York City Train Station

6. Relax during your train ride from Niagara Falls to New York City. The ride will be 8 to 10 hours long, so bring a good book or just take in the scenery.

7. Pack a lunch for the trip since these routes only have snacks available. You can look forward to the many choices available from street vendors and ethnic restaurants when you arrive in New York.

Tips & Warnings

• The City of New York consists of 5 different boroughs--Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Richmond.
• To book train travel from Niagara Falls to New York City, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL or visit the Amtrak Web site (see Resources).
• Be aware that the underground areas of Penn Station can be dirty and grimy, as well as frequented by panhandlers. Visitors are not advised to linger there.