The cheapest and fastest trains from Catskill, NY to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catskill, NY to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catskill, NY to New York, NY will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Catskill, NY for New York, NY on Fri, May 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:39 AM1h36Catskill, NY12:15 PMNew York, NY$291One-way0 transfers
9:44 AM1h36Catskill, NY11:20 AMNew York, NY$291One-way0 transfers
9:44 AM1h36Catskill, NY11:20 AMNew York, NY$291One-way0 transfers
10:39 AM1h36Catskill, NY12:15 PMNew York, NY$291One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Catskill, NY to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catskill, NY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $395.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $610 Average price | $70 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Catskill, NY to New York, NY:
A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catskill, NY to New York, NY costing on average $70 (€56).
A train is $580 (€470) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catskill, NY to New York, NY costing on average $610 (€494).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Flight takes on average 11h 7m.
The journey is about 15m faster (2h 2m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly $36 (€30) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $67 (€54)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Catskill, NY to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Catskill, NY to New York, NY trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:44 AM Catskill, NY | 1h36 | 11:20 AM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:39 AM Catskill, NY | 1h36 | 12:15 PM New York, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Catskill, NY to New York, NY
Trains from Catskill, NY to New York, NY run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 4:48 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Catskill, NY to New York, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Catskill, NY and New York, NY from $28 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Catskill, NY to New York, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catskill, NY to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Catskill, NY to New York, NY
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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