Due to the paid parking feature now, $5.99 for 16 hours, up to 1 day is $10.99, 32 hours $15.99, 2 days $21 I no longer recommend this for people who go here to park. The parking situation itself was very annoying before this paid feature, not its horrible. 3 stars because it still works as a train stop. I would recommend to get dropped off if possible

I usually avoid Amtrak at all costs when catching a New York City plane departure. However, I chose to take the train from Rhinecliff. This station is usually quite peaceful and nice but there is construction happening now and there is only seating outside and in the “foyer” area to the platform.

A little note. If traveling to NYC try to book a train that originates from Albany. They are more on time than the trains originating from Niagara Falls (#280).

Those with mobility issues will find it to difficult to board and disembark the train.

The view is beautiful from the platform but is bitter cold in the winter months.

Parking is limited so drop-off is best.

The Rhinecliff Amtrak station is about as good as you will find in older rural areas. The supporting buildings and main lobby could use a major makeover. We have traveled through this station in all four seasons and have never had any big problems. Plenty of long term parking but hardly any spaces for waiting on people you are picking up. Platform for departures and arrivals is open air.

The staff is excellent and helpful. The building is in poor condition. Access to platform for my wheelchair difficult and not safe. A few small, easy changes could be done but they won't be done.

It is a disgrace that besides the rundown train station (that is supposedly being remodeled but has yet to start after three years), Amtrak doesn't even care to fill in the potholes in the lower parking lot. I had my car suspension break from the deep potholes, especially the ones at the entrance of the short term parking lot.