New York - Montreal (Amtrak Adirondack Train)

The Adirondack, operated by Amtrak, runs daily between New York City and Montreal. On the journey, which lasts around eleven hours, the train travels along the Hudson Valley. Passengers are treated to some spectacular scenery, including forests, beaches, rivers and mansions.

If travelling towards Montreal, the train leaves New York's Penn Station early in the morning, before arriving in Montreal in time for supper. Travelling towards New York, the train leaves Montreal's Central Station at 09.30am, before arriving in New York at 20.40pm.

On-board the train, a lounge car provides drinks and snacks. Reservations are mandatory, so make sure you book in advance through a provider such as Rail Europe (see links below). Seats are large, comfortable, and feature fold-down tables and individual reading lamps.

As this route operates on track not solely owned/operated by Amtrak, the journey does tend to suffer from delays, with the journey only being on-time around 60% of the time. Nevertheless, the journey is well worth it, so just make sure you factor in sufficient contingency time if booking connecting services.

Further information about this route can be found in the Amtrak route guide.

The is only one service in either direction per day on this route. A connecting service is available between Washington D.C. and New York.

* not a passenger stop - customs inspection only
A: Seasonal stop - trains stop here when the ferry is in

Finding precise prices for Amtrak services is notoriously difficult. Fare information is not readily available to the public, perhaps due to the number of variations in price, relating to how far in advance you book, what time of year you plan to travel, etc.

The prices below are approximate standard fares, and are based on a one-way adult journey. The best thing to do is to check on the Amtrak website for the price of your trip, and to see if any special offers are available. Importantly, the base price for a seat is per person, whereas the price for a roomette or bedroom is shared between all the passengers in that room.

Amtrak tickets are available to buy up to 11 months before your journey. There are five pricing levels, with the price level increasing the closer to the journey date. Every Tuesday, Amtrak update its list of special offers, which offer savings of up to 90%. Offers are generally valid for journeys up to five weeks away. 'Weekend Getaway' deals are also available, which give special fares for certain routes with a Saturday departure and Sunday return (tickets must be reserved at least 3 days before departure). Amtrak Rail Passes can also offer significant savings, especially if you make a particular journey regularly.

Top Tip: Amtrak offer a 100% refund for cancellations on tickets that haven't been printed. If you wait until the day of departure to pick up your ticket, you might have time to spot a better offer for the same route. Simply cancel your existing ticket, and then buy a new one (at the lower price)!

Available Discounts:

There are a range of discounts available for eligible passengers. It is important to remember however, that these discounts are for the standard fare, and not for the supplement paid for sleeping accommodation.

Children (2-15) get 50% off adult fares. Children under 2 years old travel for free.

Seniors (62+) receive 15% off the lowest available fare on most Amtrak trains. On cross-border services run by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada, a 10% discount is available. 

American Automobile Association (AAA) Members , as well as their spouses and children (2-15) save 10% on the lowest available adult fare when using an AAA card.

Active duty members of the US military, their spouses and children save 10% on most Amtrak fares. When buying a ticket, you must present a valid active-duty US Armed Forces ID card.

National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) Members receive a 10% discount on the lowest available fare on most Amtrak routes.

College Students and High School Seniors receive a 15% discount on the lowest adult fare on most Amtrak services, on presentation of a Student Advantage Card. You can buy an Advantage Card here.

International Students save 15% on the lowest adult fare on most Amtrak routes, on presentation of a valid International Student ID card and a valid photo ID. You can buy an ISIC card here.

Veterans Advantage Members Cards entitle their holder to a 15% discount on the lowest available fare on most Amtrak trains.