Amtrak 281
Amtrak · Empire Service
Usually
Last 4 weeks
- Departs
- 10:20 AM
- Arrives
- 7:45 PM
- Journey time
- 9 hr 25 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 281 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 281 from New York Penn to Niagara Falls on a typical weekday. Actual times may vary.
| Stop | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|
| New York Penn | — | 10:20 AM |
| Croton-Harmon | 11:01 AM | 11:01 AM |
| Poughkeepsie | 11:43 AM | 11:43 AM |
| Rhinecliff-Kingston | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| Hudson | 12:25 PM | 12:25 PM |
| Albany-Rensselaer | 12:50 PM | 1:15 PM |
| Schenectady | 1:39 PM | 1:39 PM |
| Amsterdam | 1:57 PM | 1:57 PM |
| Utica | 2:55 PM | 2:55 PM |
| Rome | 3:11 PM | 3:11 PM |
| Syracuse | 4:02 PM | 4:02 PM |
| Rochester | 5:28 PM | 5:28 PM |
| Buffalo-Depew | 6:34 PM | 6:34 PM |
| Buffalo-Exchange Street | 6:55 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Niagara Falls | 7:35 PM | — |
Amtrak 281: the last 4 weeks
Observed arrivals from Oct 13 to Nov 9: 28 runs on 28 days, 345 recorded arrivals. On time means on time or early.
- On time
- 19%
- Average delay
- 10.1 min
- Worst delay
- 1 hr 14 min
- on Nov 4
- Stops
- 15
- Days observed
- 28
- Runs observed
- 28
Frequently asked questions
What time does Amtrak 281 depart?
Amtrak 281 usually departs New York Penn at 10:20 AM. Actual times may vary.
How many stops does Amtrak 281 make?
Amtrak 281 makes 15 stops between New York Penn and Niagara Falls.
Is Amtrak 281 on time?
From October 13, 2026 to November 9, 2026, Amtrak 281 arrived on time or early 19% of the time over 345 recorded arrivals on 28 days. It ran 10.1 min late on average. Its worst delay was 1 hr 14 min, on November 4, 2026.
Other trains on this route
Status and delays for other trains between the same stations.
New York Penn → Niagara Falls
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