Amtrak 280
Amtrak · Empire Service
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 3:42 AM
- Arrives
- 12:45 PM
- Journey time
- 9 hr 3 min
- 15 stops
- Runs
- Every day
Average daily delay over the last 30 days
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.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | — | 3:52 AM |
| Buffalo-Exchange Street | 4:28 AM | 4:28 AM |
| Buffalo-Depew | 4:45 AM | 4:45 AM |
| Rochester | 5:40 AM | 5:40 AM |
| Syracuse | 6:57 AM | 7:06 AM |
| Rome | 7:45 AM | 7:45 AM |
| Utica | 7:59 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Amsterdam | 9:01 AM | 9:01 AM |
| Schenectady | 9:21 AM | 9:21 AM |
| Albany-Rensselaer | 9:42 AM | 10:05 AM |
| Hudson | 10:26 AM | 10:28 AM |
| Rhinecliff-Kingston | 10:49 AM | 10:51 AM |
| Poughkeepsie | 11:10 AM | 11:10 AM |
| Croton-Harmon | 11:50 AM | 11:50 AM |
| New York Penn | 12:45 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.
Other trains on this route
Status and delays for other trains between the same stations.
Niagara Falls → New York Penn
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