This New Train Route Will Bring You Directly From NYC To The Great New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair is one of New York State’s premier summer events complete with top musical performances, agricultural exhibits, family fun, and delicious food. Each summer it takes place in Syracuse, NY on the The New York State Fairgrounds–about a 5 hour drive from NYC–but this year you won’t have to worry about gassing up your car (or finding a friend who actually has a car to drive you) as a brand new train route will provide direct service from NYC straight to the fair!
Four trains, two of which depart from NYC, will make daily stops at the Fair throughout its 13-day duration. NYC train service to the Fair includes:
- Empire Service Train 281 – Departs NYC at 10:21 am and arrives at the Fair at 4:19 pm
- Empire Service Train 283 – Departs NYC at 1:21 pm and arrives at the Fair at 7:11 pm
Governor Hochul stated:
There is something for everyone at the Great New York State Fair – delicious food, live music, rides and games, and exhibits highlighting the best in New York agriculture – and getting there on the train makes it easier than ever to enjoy one of the largest events in Upstate New York. Direct train service allows fairgoers to safely arrive and explore the Fair.
New York State Fair Director Julie LaFave added, “As a showcase of all that’s great about New York State, it’s important to us that the Great New York State Fair is accessible to as many New Yorkers as possible!”
The Great New York State Fair opens Wednesday, August 21st and continues through Labor Day, September 2nd. Admission is $8 plus fees for adults, and children 12 and under and those aged 65 and older are free. More info can be found here.
Tickets are now on sale for direct train service this summer to and from the Great New York State Fair online, via the Amtrak mobile app, at station ticket counters, or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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