Trains in Hudson, NY — Stations & Services

Hudson is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 5 distinct intercity or commuter rail services. Combined, these services connect Hudson directly to dozens of cities across New York and the wider Northeast region without a transfer, and indirectly to almost any address on the U.S. passenger rail network.

City Rail Profile

State: New York
Region: Northeast
Stations indexed: 1
Routes calling: 5
Origin–destination pairs: 48 catalogued

Stations in Hudson

Each rail facility in Hudson is listed below. Larger union stations typically host several services and offer staffed ticket windows, checked baggage, and accessible boarding; smaller intermediate stations may be platform-only with online ticketing.

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Services calling at Hudson

The following passenger rail services include at least one Hudson stop in their published timetable. Mix of intercity, regional, and commuter service depends on the city's position in the national network — gateway cities such as those served by long-distance routes appear alongside corridor and commuter services.

Route	Type	Operator	Distance
Empire Service	Regional Intercity	Amtrak	460 mi
Adirondack	Regional Intercity	Amtrak	381 mi
Ethan Allen Express	State-Supported Corridor	Amtrak	309 mi
Maple Leaf	International Intercity	Amtrak / VIA Rail	545 mi
Lake Shore Limited	Long-Distance	Amtrak	959 mi

Where you can travel from Hudson

Catalogued one-seat trips departing from or arriving at Hudson. Each pair links to a full trip-planning page with travel time, fare range, and route guide. Travel-deal newsletters such as the Saver Fare Watch often spotlight discounted fares on these origin-destination pairs.

From	To	Route	Time	Fare
Rhinecliff	Hudson	Empire Service	50m	$11 – $60
Hudson	Rensselaer	Empire Service	50m	$11 – $60
New York	Hudson	Empire Service	3h 27m	$15 – $83
Hudson	Niagara Falls	Empire Service	6h 5m	$20 – $106
Croton-on-Hudson	Hudson	Empire Service	2h 9m	$13 – $71
Hudson	Amsterdam	Empire Service	2h 9m	$13 – $71
Hudson	Syracuse	Empire Service	3h 27m	$15 – $83
Rhinecliff	Hudson	Adirondack	56m	$21 – $64
Hudson	Rensselaer	Adirondack	56m	$21 – $64
New York	Hudson	Adirondack	3h 59m	$32 – $97
Hudson	Plattsburgh	Adirondack	3h 59m	$32 – $97
Croton-on-Hudson	Hudson	Adirondack	2h 27m	$26 – $81
Hudson	Fort Edward	Adirondack	2h 27m	$26 – $81
Rhinecliff	Hudson	Ethan Allen Express	39m	$22 – $66
Hudson	Rensselaer	Ethan Allen Express	39m	$22 – $66
New York	Hudson	Ethan Allen Express	2h 33m	$31 – $94
Hudson	Burlington	Ethan Allen Express	3h 58m	$38 – $115
Croton-on-Hudson	Hudson	Ethan Allen Express	1h 35m	$26 – $80
Hudson	Fort Edward	Ethan Allen Express	1h 35m	$26 – $80
Hudson	Rutland	Ethan Allen Express	2h 33m	$31 – $94
Poughkeepsie	Hudson	Maple Leaf	1h 16m	$25 – $81
Hudson	Rensselaer	Maple Leaf	1h 16m	$25 – $81
New York	Hudson	Maple Leaf	4h 32m	$35 – $112
Hudson	Niagara Falls	Maple Leaf	6h 42m	$42 – $133

Travel context for Hudson

Within New York, Hudson is one of 21 rail-served cities our index tracks. The wider Northeast region anchors 19 services through this state alone, with onward connections nationally. Travelers planning longer trips usually transfer at the nearest hub city; for Hudson that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.

If you are routing a complete itinerary, the New York state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page, with distance and frequency for quick comparison. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state. Background reading on the corridor patterns connecting Hudson to its neighbors is summarized in the North American Rail Atlas.

Booking and station access

RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Hudson, visit the operating carrier directly using the operator links in the table above. Larger stations typically have a staffed ticket window during scheduled train hours; smaller stations may require online ticketing in advance of arrival. For the latest accessibility and amenities information at each facility, follow the station link in the list above.

For trip planning across multiple cities or operators, see the RailRover guides on buying tickets, connecting Thruway buses, and group and multi-ride passes. Travelers using Hudson as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.