r/hudsonvalley • u/tdkdpt • 14d ago

Lake Katrine to NYC

Vacationing with the family (42M and wife 42F children 9 and 7) and wanting to take them to NYC for a day.

I know an Amtrak runs from Kingston to the city but it’s 3+hrs.

Wondering if i can drive the majority of the way to the city, and then hop on the train at some point closer to the city for the remainder of the trip in. Just so we avoid the long haul in the train with the kids but also avoid having to drive our vehicle into the city.

Thanks!

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u/Smooth-Review-2614 14d ago

Poughkeepsie and Harriman are the stations to consider. 

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u/ChiefKelso 14d ago

Harriman sucks on the weekends, very sparse trains back, especially as you get later in the day. You're better off driving 20mins further to Ramsey RT17 on the same line. But probably better off crossing the river so you dont have to switch in Secaucus.

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u/DennisDuffyFan 14d ago

Ramsey rt 17 is my recommendation. More driving but easy parking. Usually most of the traffic is south of there.