You can take Amtrak To The New York State Fair by riding the Maple Leaf or Empire Service. However, the trains usually do not stop at the fairgrounds. Don’t worry—I can help you plan your trip using Amtrak!
New York State Fair dates & tickets
The New York State Fair will commence on Wednesday, August 20, through Monday, September 1, 2025.
Faire admission is $6 for adults and free for those 12 and younger and 65 years old and older; for more information, visit the Fair’s home page.
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The trains that take you to the Fair
Two Amtrak trains can take you to the fair. These trains share many of the same stops, so you could ride one train route there and the other back when booking.
- Maple Leaf
- Empire Service
Taking these trains can save you the tolls, traffic, parking fees, and gas hassle by enjoying a ride on one of the two Amtrak train lines that serve the fair.
Amtrak Tickets, Discounts, and train stops.
Buying tickets can be fast and easy! You can purchase Amtrak tickets using:
- The Amtrak website
- Amtrak app,
- Quik-Track machines at some stations
- At staffed stations
- Call 1-800-USA-Rail.
When booking, use NYF’s station code to find the fair stop.
You can print or use your phone to show your tickets to conductors on your day of travel.
Discounts may be available; check out the Garndure of New York 15% discount page for more info on how to save money. These discounts are only available if you book electronically.
Where is the New York State Fair Amtrak stop?
The State Fair Amtrak Stop is at the rear of the fairgrounds, adjacent to the Suburban Park concert area. Visit the official Amtrak NYF Stop Page for more info.
Maple Leaf schedule to take Amtrak to the New York State Fair
The times are departure times; trains may arrive earlier than posted times. For a complete printable schedule, visit the Maple Leaf Schedule page.
| 63 Westbound Read Down | Communities Served | 64 Eastbound Read Bottom Up |
|---|---|---|
| 7:15a | New York, NY Moynihan Train Hall (NYP) | 9:16p |
| 7:44a | Yonkers, NY (YNY) | 8:37p |
| 8:03a | Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT) | 8:17p |
| 8:45a | Poughkeepsie, NY (POU) | 7:36p |
| 9:00a | Rhinecliff, NY (RHI) | 7:20p |
| 9:21a | Hudson, NY (HUD) | 6:57p |
| 10:10a | Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) | 6:35p |
| 10:34a | Schenectady, NY (SDY) | 5:39p |
| 10:52a | Amsterdam, NY (AMS) | 4:55p |
| 11:50a | Utica, NY (UCA) | 3:53p |
| 12:03p | Rome, NY (ROM) | 3:35p |
| 12:57p | Syracuse, NY Regional Transportation Center (SYR) | 2:51p |
| 1:09p | NEW YORK STATE FAIR STOP (NYF) | 2:28p |
| 2:17p | Rochester, NY Louise M. Slaughter Station (ROC) | 1:24p |
| 3:27p | Buffalo, NY – Depew Station (BUF) | 12:30p |
| 3:42p | Buffalo, NY Exchange Street Station (BFX) | 12:15p |
| 4:52p | Niagara Falls, NY (NFL) | 10:40a |
| – | This train continues to Canada; For the complete Canadian Schedule | |
| End | Stations | Read Up |
Empire Service schedule to take Amtrak to the New York State Fair
The times are departure times; trains may arrive earlier than posted times.
| Train 281 North Bound | Train 283 North Bound | Amtrak Stations | Train 284 South Bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read Down | Read Down | Read Bottom Up | |
| 10:20a | 1:20p | New York, NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta. (NYP) | 3:45p |
| — | 1:44p | Yonkers, NY (YNY) | 3:11p |
| 11:01a | 2:03p | Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT) | 2:50p |
| 11:43a | 2:45p | Poughkeepsie, NY (POU) | 2:10p |
| 12:00p | 3:00p | Rhinecliff, NY (RHI) | 1:51p |
| 12:25p | 3:22p | Hudson, NY (HUD) | 1:28p |
| 12:50p | 4:10p | Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) | 1:05p |
| 1:39p | 4:34p | Schenectady, NY (SDY) | 12:14p |
| 1:57p | 4:52p | Amsterdam, NY (AMS) | 11:46a |
| 2:55p | 5:50p | Utica, NY (UCA) | 10:44a |
| 3:11p | 6:05p | Rome, NY (ROM) | 10:30a |
| 4:07p | 6:59p | Syracuse, NY Regional Transportation Center (SYR) | 9:51a |
| 4:19p | 7:11p | NEW YORK STATE FAIR STOP (NYF) | 9:23a |
| 5:31p | 8:19p | Rochester, NY Louise M. Slaughter Station (ROC) | 8:24a |
| 6:42p | 9:29p | Buffalo, NY – Depew Station (BUF) | 7:29a |
| 7:04p | 9:52p | Buffalo, NY – Exchange Street Station (BFX) | 7:12a |
| 7:45p | 10:38p | Niagara Falls, NY (NFL) | 6:37a |
| End Of Line | End Of Line | Station | Read Up |
Amenities found on these trains
Both routes use similar equipment, and here are a few things you can expect.
- Accommodations
- Free Amtrak Wi-Fi.
- There is a Cafe car,
- Offers snacks, light meals, and drinks such as soda, coffee, tea, and alcohol.
- You can bring food and drink aboard, but you cannot drink the alcohol you carried onboard.
- At-seat outlets are available to charge your phone, provided you bring a working charger and cable. An extension cord could make things easier.
If this is your first Amtrak trip, you may want to read this article about entertainment on Amtrak.
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