Montreal-New York train: Reservations open for Amtrak’s Adirondack train

The ticketing is now open! Those wishing to travel on this long but beautiful route can now book a ticket for the Adirondack train on the Amtrak website.

Reservations can be made for travel starting April 3, 2023 from New York to Montreal and April 4, 2023 from Montreal to New York.

One of the most dazzling train experiences in the world is available in economy class! The price of a one-way train ticket from Montreal to New York ranges from $70 USD to $102 USD.

Here’s what’s included:

• Comfortable reclining seat with plenty of legroom
• No middle seat
• Table with retractable top
• Reading light
• Electrical outlet
• Toilets in each car
• Free basic Wi-Fi
• Two personal items
• Two pieces of carry-on items
• Two pieces of checked baggage

The route is 613 kilometers long and the train stops at 17 stations. Before suspending operations for three years due to the pandemic, it carried approximately 120,000 passengers per year. Small pets are allowed and seats are not reserved.

Food service is available for a fee with the Café service, which includes a choice of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. But if the train is crowded, we recommend that you buy your meals before boarding, in case the Café runs out of certain items.

It takes 11h05 to travel from Montreal to New York City (Pennsylvania Station or Penn Station), then 11h35 the other way.

When traveling to New York City, take the opportunity to discover all that the Big Apple has to offer, even if it’s only for a few days! The train station in New York City is perfectly located on the island of Manhattan. By the way, here is our guide to a short getaway in New York City.

Reservations must be made through the Amtrak website or mobile app, which is available in both English and French. Another option is to call for reservations at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

For the moment, the Via Rail site refers us to the Amtrak site for booking trips.

Here is the Adirondack Montreal – New York train schedule:

*It is recommended to add one to two additional hours, due to the border stop and the reduced speed of the train north of Albany.

The Value Economy ticket costs $70 USD and includes some refund options and can be changed at no charge.

While the Flexible Economy ticket costs $102 USD and allows for 100% refund prior to departure, with no cancellation or change fees.

Since the ticket is purchased on a U.S. site, take advantage of a credit card with no conversion fees to avoid paying an additional 2.5%.

The Scotiabank Passport™ Visa Infinite* Card eliminates this additional cost. This also applies throughout your trip, during your getaway to New York City!