Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£77
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£79
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
4 h 46 m
Trains on 06 Sept
3
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 3 trains from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 24 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.
241 Empire Service · 8243 AMTRAK
69 Adirondack
291 Ethan Allen Express
291 Ethan Allen Express
69 Adirondack
241 Empire Service · 8243 AMTRAKOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £255.
Distance: 264 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£56 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £255 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY costing on average £56.
A coach is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY costing on average £255.
Other travel options to Saratoga Springs, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Flight takes on average 8h 58m.
Tickets start at around £56 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-25.06. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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291 Ethan Allen Express | 14:19 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h35 | 17:54 Saratoga Springs Station, Saratoga Springs, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
241 Empire Service · 8243 AMTRAK | 18:46 Penn Station, New York, NY | 6h24 | 1:10 Saratoga Springs Station, Saratoga Springs, NY | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 22:16 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Saratoga Springs, NY trains use the Penn Station to Saratoga Springs Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Saratoga Springs, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 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
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Saratoga Springs Station is 2 km from Saratoga Springs city centre. Public transport options include:
Saratoga Springs Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Olde Bryan Inn, Druthers Brewing Company
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Saratoga Springs Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Saratoga Springs Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saratoga Springs Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saratoga Springs Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saratoga Springs Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Casino Hotel, The Saratoga Hilton.
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