Amtrak’s Adirondack train for a visit to Montréal
Amtrak’s Adirondack train connects New York City to Montréal in roughly ten hours.
Known for its stunning and unique scenery, the Adirondack travels along the Hudson River and the shores of Lake Champlain before arriving in downtown Montréal. In other words, it offers a distinctive full‑day journey either from the Big Apple or on the way there.
It is no surprise that the route has long been a favourite among rail‑travel enthusiasts. In 2019, before the pandemic, more than 117,000 passengers experienced it. After pausing service during the pandemic, the Adirondack resumed operations in 2023. Its daily schedule offers a relaxed trip between the two cities, without the need to drive.
All aboard!
Quick facts: Amtrak Adirondack (New York City–Montréal)
- Duration: Approximately 11 hours
- Distance: 600 kilometres (373 miles)
- Scenic highlights: Hudson Valley, Lake Champlain
- Border crossing: Rouses Point, New York
- Booking: amtrak.com or 1-800-USA-RAIL
How long does the trip take?
The Adirondack covers a distance of roughly 600 kilometres in about 11 hours, provided there are no service interruptions along the way.
Which stations does the Adirondack stop at?
The train departs New York City from the Moynihan Train Hall at Pennsylvania Station and heads toward Montréal, travelling through the Hudson Valley and up through northern New York State before reaching Québec.
U.S. stops include:
- Yonkers
- Croton-Harmon
- Poughkeepsie
- Rhinecliff
- Hudson
- Albany-Rensselaer
- Schenectady
- Saratoga Springs
- Fort Edward–Glens Falls
- Whitehall
- Ticonderoga
- Port Henry
- Westport
- Port Kent
- Plattsburgh
- Rouses Point (border crossing)
Canadian stops include:
- Saint-Lambert
- Montréal Central Station
The train arrives downtown, placing travellers within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and major attractions. When you arrive, check out what’s in the area!
What amenities are offered onboard the Amtrak Adirondack train?
Amenities may vary by train, but the Adirondack service typically includes:
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Café Car with meals, snacks, and beverages
- Wide, reclining coach seats with extra legroom and no middle seat
- Power outlets, reading lights, and tray tables at each seat
- Large windows, ideal for taking in the scenery along the Hudson River and Lake Champlain
- Restrooms in each car
There is no Business Class or First Class on this route; all seating is coach.
For passengers travelling with infants or small children, Amtrak notes that child car seats may be placed in a vacant seat if available. Children under two years of age may be required to ride on a passenger’s lap, with car seats stored in an appropriate baggage area.
How can I book a ticket for the New York City-Montréal Adirondack train?
Tickets for the Amtrak Adirondack train are available seven days a week and can be booked:
- Online at amtrak.com
- By phone at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
- Via TTY at 1-800-523-6590
All aboard!
JP Karwacki
JP Karwacki is a Montréal-based writer and journalist whose work has appeared in Time Magazine, the Montreal Gazette, National Post, Time Out, NUVO Magazine, and more. Having called the city home for over a decade and a half, he regularly focuses on spreading the good word about the amazing things to eat, drink and do in Montréal. One half raconteur and the other flâneur (with just a dash of boulevardier), when he wasn’t working on the frontlines of the city's restaurants and bars, he spent his time thinking about, reading about and writing about restaurants and bars.