DINNER on the HUDSON

Hudson Valley dining car train

Would you like a table with a view? 

We have elegant tables with ever-changing

panoramic views of the majestic

Hudson River Valley! 

Your fine dining experience features:

Deluxe Train: 140 miles along the Hudson from Albany to New York City

Gourmet Cuisine prepared onboard    Welcome Cocktail

Complimentary Wines    Complete Four-course Dinner

Entertainment    Colorful Floral arrangements

Snowy-white linens    Ornate china    After-dinner Cordial    

Sample Dinner Menu

Maryland Crab Cakes

Jersey Tomato Salad

Chicken Consomme w/ Swiss Chard

Charcoal Broiled Filet of Beef
Grilled Herbed Talapia
Chef’s Pasta Creation

Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Rice Pilaf & Broccoli Rabe

Creamy Cheesecake w/ Brandied Berries

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 2008 Schedule

(Subject to Change and Delay)

Saturdays:  June 28, July 26, August 23, September 20, October 18

Sundays:  June 29, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 19

Depart Albany-Rensselaer station at 4:05pm;

Arrive New York City (Penn Station) at 6:35pm.

One-Way Fare:

$450 per private table (3-4 guests)

$350 per private table (1-2 guests)

$275 per shared table (1-2 guests)

 $80 per counter chair

Counter chairs are swivel seats which normally face away from the river southbound.  Return Amtrak trains (fare not included) depart New York City [Pennsylvania Station] for Albany-Rensselaer Saturdays and Sundays at 7:15am; 8:20am; 10:20am; 12:20pm; 2:20pm; 3:20pm 5:20pm; 7:20pm; 9:20pm; 11:45pm.  Travel time is approximately 2 1/2 hours.

"Dinner on the Hudson" is primarily intended for guests originating from the Albany area.  Guests planning to originate their day in New York City will enjoy our Hudson Valley Explorer train most.

Custom itineraries available for corporate incentives,

 wedding parties, family and leisure group outings.

Our dining car "Epicurus" may be added to most Amtrak trains

operating between New York City and Albany.

Complete Amtrak Schedule Information

Amtrak Printable Timetable

Albany Visitor Information