How to ride Amtrak to the New York State Fair from NYC, Toronto and Niagara Falls

Amtrak will offer direct daily service to the Great New York State Fair, which begins Aug. 21 in Syracuse.

Four trains — one each from Toronto and Niagara Falls and two from New York City — will make daily trips to the fairgrounds along the Empire Service and Maple Leaf lines.

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When do trains leave destinations, arrive at New York State Fair?

Empire Service Train 281 departs New York City’s Penn Station at 10:21 a.m. with a 4:19 p.m. arrival and Train 283 leaves at 1:21 p.m. arriving at 7:11 p.m.

Maple Leaf Train 64 leaves Toronto 8:20 a.m. and arrives 2:28 p.m. and Empire Service Train 284 departs Niagara Falls 6:27 a.m. and gets to the fairgrounds at 9:23 a.m.

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Where's the Amtrak stop at NYS Fairgrounds?

The fairgrounds Amtrak stop is located at the rear of the fairgrounds beside the Suburban Park concert area.

When is the New York State Fair and how much are tickets?

The fair runs 13 days from Wednesday, Aug. 21 through Monday, Sept. 2.

The annual summertime event, started in 1841, includes music, agricultural exhibits and plenty of food. Tickets are $8 for adults and children 12 and under and free for those 65 and older.

For Amtrak prices and tickets go here .

“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,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said .

For more information about the fair go here .

Thomas C. Zambito covers energy, transportation and economic growth for the USA Today Network’s New York State team. He’s won dozens of state and national writing awards from the Associated Press, Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Deadline Club and others during a decades-long career that’s included stops at the New York Daily News, The Star-Ledger of Newark and The Record of Hackensack. He can be reached at tzambito@lohud.com.

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