Introduction to the Amtrak Adirondack
Adirondack is an intercity Rail service offered by Amtrak.
It first started service in 1974. The Adirondack is responsible for taking over 100,000 passengers per year to their final destinations.
The Adirondack operates along the New York State & Canada between New York City and Montreal.
What to Expect on Amtrak Adirondack?
The Adirondack runs 381 miles between its starting point, New York City, and its point of termination, Montreal.
This intercity Rail travels at an average speed of 35 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 11 hours. The Adirondack runs trips daily and 7 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Adirondack
Adirondack offers seating for less than 200 per train passenger. There is only coach seating, no first-class seats, and no business-class seats.
This train also has no sleeper car due to its short trip duration.
The Adirondack provides food options in its cafe car.
The Major Stops on the Adirondack?
The Adirondack starts in New York City and terminates in Montreal. In between, Adirondack makes the following stop at these central locations.
- New York – Moniyhan Train Station – This is the newest addition to New York – Penn Station
- Yonkers Train Station
- Poughkeepsie Train Station
- Hudson Train Station
- Albany – Rensselaer Train Station – Albany is the capital of New York State.
- Schnetadedy Train Station
- Saratoga Springs
- Fort Ticonderoga
- Plattsburgh
- Montreal Central Station
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Adirondack?
A standard fare onboard the Adirondack will cost you between $85.
Sources
https://www.amtrak.com/adirondack-train
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adirondack_(train)
https://www.trainbuster.com/en/train-tickets/new-york-ny-us-x-montreal-qc-ca/2023-02-11?sortBy=duration
