The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Catskill, NY
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Catskill, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Catskill, NY will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 trains that leave New York, NY for Catskill, NY on Fri, May 22, 6 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 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
245 Empire Service11:25 PM1h38Penn Station, New York, NY1:03 AMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$341One-way0 transfers
245 Empire Service11:25 PM1h58Penn Station, New York, NY1:23 AMHudson Station, Hudson, NY$471One-way0 transfers
291 Ethan Allen Express2:19 PM1h39Penn Station, New York, NY3:58 PMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$821One-way0 transfers
239 Empire Service5:47 PM1h49Penn Station, New York, NY7:36 PMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$1041One-way0 transfers
291 Ethan Allen Express2:19 PM2h00Penn Station, New York, NY4:19 PMHudson Station, Hudson, NY$1091One-way0 transfers
245 Empire Service11:25 PM1h38Penn Station, New York, NY1:03 AMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$341One-way0 transfers
291 Ethan Allen Express2:19 PM1h39Penn Station, New York, NY3:58 PMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$821One-way0 transfers
239 Empire Service5:47 PM1h49Penn Station, New York, NY7:36 PMRhinecliff, Rhinebeck, NY$1041One-way0 transfers
245 Empire Service11:25 PM1h58Penn Station, New York, NY1:23 AMHudson Station, Hudson, NY$471One-way0 transfers
291 Ethan Allen Express2:19 PM2h00Penn Station, New York, NY4:19 PMHudson Station, Hudson, NY$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Catskill, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Catskill, 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 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $565 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Catskill, NY:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Catskill, NY costing on average $52 (€42).
A train is $534 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Catskill, NY costing on average $565 (€457).
Other travel options to Catskill, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Flight takes on average 10h 34m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 54m by train vs 2h 10m by car) and roughly $13 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($30 (€25) vs $43 (€35)). 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
New York, NY to Catskill, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Catskill, NY trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 PM New York, NY | 1h41 | 8:56 PM Catskill, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM New York, NY | 1h41 | 9:56 PM Catskill, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 22 | |||||
69 Adirondack | 8:15 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 2h08 | 10:23 AM Hudson Station, Hudson, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Catskill, NY
Trains from New York, NY to Catskill, NY run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 5:22 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to Catskill, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and Catskill, 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 New York, NY to Catskill, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Catskill, 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 Catskill, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from New York, NY to Catskill, 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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