Getting between Hudson, NY and New York City
Most people take Amtrak between New York City and Hudson, and it's a good trip. Here's how the train, the bus, and a door-to-door ride compare, and where Sunnyside Taxi fits either way.
| How | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak train | About 2 hours from New York Penn Station | Varies by date; book with Amtrak |
| Bus | About 2½ to 3 hours | Varies |
| Sunnyside Taxi | About 2½ hours to Manhattan, door to door | $420 flat, tolls included |
Coming up by train
About a dozen Amtrak trains a day run between New York Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall) and Hudson, taking a little over two hours. At Hudson station, your Sunnyside Taxi driver waits across the street, by Kitty's Market. A ride anywhere around Hudson is $20, and Catskill is $30. More on Amtrak pickups
Going to the city by car
$420 flat to Manhattan or back, tolls included, for one traveler with everyday luggage and no extra stops. It's door to door, with no transfers and no schedule to catch. Choose Schedule when you book, and a real person at dispatch texts you to confirm.
Flat prices include tolls and are the same in either direction. Each covers one traveler with everyday luggage, minimal waiting, and no extra stops.
Questions
How long is the drive from Hudson to New York City?
About two and a half hours to Manhattan in normal traffic, often longer on Friday and Sunday evenings.
How much is a car service from Hudson, NY to Manhattan?
$420 flat, tolls included, and the same from Manhattan back to Hudson. That's for one traveler with everyday luggage and no extra stops.
Is there a train from New York City to Hudson?
Yes. Amtrak runs about a dozen trains a day from New York Penn Station (Moynihan Train Hall) to Hudson, taking a little over two hours.
How do I get a taxi when I arrive at Hudson station?
Book before you arrive. Tap Train and we'll fill in Hudson station as your pickup; add your train number in the notes. Your driver waits across the street, by Kitty's Market.
What about the airports?
JFK is $440, LaGuardia $420, and Newark $440, each way, tolls included. Airport rides
Also from Hudson: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark · Amtrak pickups · Uber and Lyft in Hudson