Hudson Valley Hop: New York City to Albany (One Way)

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Hudson Valley Hop: New York City to Albany (One Way)
Albany, NY, USA
Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 11, 2027
Group size: 1 - 40
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Colonial Pullman Company
$150

About this trip

Leave the city’s bustle behind as you settle into our historic Pullman car for the Hudson Valley Hop: NYC to Albany, a relaxed northbound escape designed for travelers seeking classic rail elegance at an inviting price. Your experience begins in style with access to Amtrak’s First Class Lounge in New York City, where you can enjoy refreshments and amenities before boarding. Soon the skyline fades and the Hudson River appears, calm and silvery beside the tracks, guiding you past charming riverside towns, wooded hillsides, and grand estates from another era. Watch for the legendary West Point rising proudly above the shoreline, the storied Roosevelt homestead nestled among the trees, and stone castles that hint at Gilded Age grandeur. As the train approaches Poughkeepsie, the great bridge spans the horizon, offering one of the valley’s most memorable views.

Throughout the journey, attentive staff provide first-class service with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, snacks, beverages, and onboard Wi-Fi, so you can relax in historic comfort while staying connected if you wish. This short yet enchanting ride is the perfect introduction to private rail travel where timeless luxury, scenic beauty, and the gentle rhythm of the rails turn a simple trip into a memorable Hudson Valley experience.

What's included

Snacks and beverages

First-class service

October 13, 2026

October 13, 2026 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

October 19, 2026

October 19, 2026 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

October 27, 2026

October 27, 2026 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

May 31, 2027

May 31, 2027 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

June 28, 2027

June 28, 2027 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

July 4, 2027

July 4, 2027 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

September 7, 2027

September 7, 2027 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

October 11, 2027

October 11, 2027 image

New York City to Albany

Journey north in timeless elegance aboard our vintage 1949 Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman car as you travel the famed Northeast Corridor and Hudson Line.


49 Lake Shore Limited

  • Departs New York, NY - Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Sta.(NYP) - 3:40p

  • 4:23p | 4:26p - Croton-Harmon, NY (CRT)

  • 5:07p | 5:10p - Poughkeepsie, NY (POU)

  • 5:24p | 5:27p - Rhinecliff, NY (RHI)

  • Arrives Albany-Rensselaer, NY (ALB) - 6:20p

Sit back, relax, and enjoy attentive service as the Hudson Valley unfolds outside your window.

Map of the trip locations

A. Albany, NY, USA

Albany, NY, USA

About your organizer

We operate a historic railcar that's available for use throughout the United States. We offer scheduled and chartered vintage railway travel experiences. The Colonial Crafts was built in 1949 for the Pennsylvania Railroad. It has four bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. There is a shower at the end of the hall, a small kitchen, and a very large lounge area that comfortably seats 20 people during daytime travel. Your journey includes all meals and beverages served by our professional staff including a Porter, Steward, and Chef. The Pullman Company assigned this car to Elvis Presley in 1960 after he returned from military service overseas. He used the car to travel from New Jersey to Graceland, and then on to Los Angeles where he completed filming his movie, “G. I. Blues”.

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