Five daily trains will stop steps from the fairgrounds during the 13-day event.
New Yorkers hoping to avoid traffic and parking at the Great New York State Fair now have another option. Tickets are on sale for Amtrak State Fair train service that will bring visitors directly to the fairgrounds during all 13 days of the 2026 fair.
Select Empire Service and Maple Leaf trains will stop at the special State Fair station from Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. The station is located within walking distance of the fairgrounds, allowing passengers to step off the train near the entrances rather than travel through Syracuse-area traffic.
The arrangement offers a practical alternative for families, older adults and visitors who do not want to drive long distances, search for parking or navigate crowded roads.
Five Trains Will Stop at the Fair Each Day
Amtrak will make five scheduled stops at the State Fair station each day the fair is open. The trains will serve passengers traveling from New York City, Niagara Falls, Toronto and communities along the Empire Corridor…