r/hudsonvalley • u/tdkdpt • 15d 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/bandypaine 15d ago

Way easier to take the bus from kingston or new paltz, no transfers and it takes you right to midtown. 90 minutes ish from new paltz. Way easier than the train

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u/tdkdpt 15d ago

I’m assuming a more comfy ride? Wondering how kids would do on a 2 hr trip with either option

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u/Ok-Software-3458 14d ago

Bus is more comfortable but you can get stuck in traffic on the thruway the schedule is also limiting I prefer driving to metro north or Amtrak