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Amtrak 280

Amtrak · Empire Service

Scheduled
Status unknown
Scheduled arrival
12:45 PM
No live data right now

Usually

Last 4 weeks

Departs
3:42 AM
Arrives
12:45 PM
Journey time
9 hr 3 min
15 stops
Runs
Every day

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Stops
Limited data available
Departure
Sched.3:52 AM
Arrival
Sched.4:28 AM
Departure
Sched.4:28 AM
Arrival
Sched.4:45 AM
Departure
Sched.4:45 AM
Arrival
Sched.5:40 AM
Departure
Sched.5:40 AM
Arrival
Sched.6:57 AM
Departure
Sched.7:06 AM
Arrival
Sched.7:45 AM
Departure
Sched.7:45 AM
Arrival
Sched.7:59 AM
Departure
Sched.7:59 AM
Arrival
Sched.9:01 AM
Departure
Sched.9:01 AM
Arrival
Sched.9:21 AM
Departure
Sched.9:21 AM
Arrival
Sched.9:42 AM
Departure
Sched.10:05 AM
Arrival
Sched.10:26 AM
Departure
Sched.10:28 AM
Arrival
Sched.10:49 AM
Departure
Sched.10:51 AM
Arrival
Sched.11:10 AM
Departure
Sched.11:10 AM
Arrival
Sched.11:50 AM
Departure
Sched.11:50 AM
Arrival
Sched.12:45 PM
Scheduled times only: Amtrak has not reported this run yet, so delays and track changes are not shown.
Delay history

Average daily delay over the last 30 days

On time
23%
Avg delay
16.8 min
on 384 arrivals
Max delay
2 hr 39 min
Recorded runs
30

Recorded runs include all runs with arrival records. Runs with measurements have at least one known delay. On-time rates and delays use individual arrival observations with known delay.

Runs with delay measurements: 30

Amtrak 280 is an Amtrak Empire Service train. See all Empire Service trains. See how often Empire Service runs on time.

Typical schedule

Stops and times for Amtrak 280 from Niagara Falls to New York Penn on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.

StopArrivalDeparture
Niagara Falls—3:52 AM
Buffalo-Exchange Street4:28 AM4:28 AM
Buffalo-Depew4:45 AM4:45 AM
Rochester5:40 AM5:40 AM
Syracuse6:57 AM7:06 AM
Rome7:45 AM7:45 AM
Utica7:59 AM7:59 AM
Amsterdam9:01 AM9:01 AM
Schenectady9:21 AM9:21 AM
Albany-Rensselaer9:42 AM10:05 AM
Hudson10:26 AM10:28 AM
Rhinecliff-Kingston10:49 AM10:51 AM
Poughkeepsie11:10 AM11:10 AM
Croton-Harmon11:50 AM11:50 AM
New York Penn12:45 PM—

Amtrak 280: the last 4 weeks

Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 357 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.

On time
22%
Average delay
17.8 min
Worst delay
2 hr 39 min
on Oct 19
Stops
15
Days observed
28
Runs observed
28

Frequently asked questions

What time does Amtrak 280 depart?

Amtrak 280 usually departs Niagara Falls at 3:52 AM. Actual times may vary.

How many stops does Amtrak 280 make?

Amtrak 280 makes 15 stops between Niagara Falls and New York Penn.

Is Amtrak 280 on time?

From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 280 arrived on time or early 22% of the time over 357 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 17.8 min late on average. Its worst delay was 2 hr 39 min, on October 19, 2026.

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Niagara Falls → New York Penn

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