Empire Service

About the Empire Service

Follows the Hudson River north from Manhattan — 60 miles of uninterrupted river views — then west along the Mohawk Valley to Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

What makes this route worth taking

• The Hudson River Line: unbeatable water views
• Direct rail access to Niagara Falls
• Serves Albany, Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo
• Frequent departures from NY Penn and Moynihan Hall

Classes of service on this route

The Empire Service operates with Amfleet / Airo. Available accommodation:

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Empire Service

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.