Rhinecliff–Kingston Station
Rhinecliff Amtrak Car Service
Station pickups and drop-offs timed to your train, for arrivals into Rhinecliff and departures toward New York City, Albany and points north.
24/7 by advance reservation. Quotes are answered by a person, not an automated fare screen.
What is offered at Rhinecliff station?
Pre-booked private transfers between Rhinecliff–Kingston station and homes, inns, campuses and venues throughout Rhinebeck and the surrounding towns.
Rhinecliff is the main Amtrak stop for Rhinebeck, and it is deliberately small: one platform, a modest lot, and no rank of taxis waiting for every train. Passengers who have not arranged transport in advance often find themselves standing outside calling around.
A reservation removes that. The chauffeur is there for your train, helps with luggage, and takes you directly where you are going.
Which trains do you meet?
Any scheduled Amtrak service calling at Rhinecliff, at any hour, provided the trip is reserved in advance.
That includes the frequent New York City services along the Hudson line and the longer-distance trains running north. Give the train number and scheduled arrival, and the pickup is planned around it.
How are late trains handled?
The train's live status is checked before dispatch, so a delay moves the pickup rather than wasting it.
You do not need to call from a moving train to rebook. If a delay becomes long enough to affect the chauffeur's schedule, you will hear from us directly with a plan rather than silence.
Who books station transfers most often?
Weekend visitors from the city, Bard College families, wedding guests arriving together, and residents heading down to Manhattan for the day.
- Weekenders travelling to inns and rentals around Rhinebeck
- Bard College students, parents and visiting speakers
- Wedding parties arriving on the same train from the city
- Business travellers connecting to meetings in the valley
- Residents making an early departure to New York City
What should I include when booking?
Train number, scheduled arrival or departure time, direction of travel, the address at the other end, and how many passengers and bags.
For departures, tell us the train you intend to catch and the pickup is set with enough margin for the drive and the platform. For arrivals, the train number is what makes delay tracking possible.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- Will the car be waiting when my train arrives at Rhinecliff?
- Yes, when you send the train number with your reservation. The arrival is checked before the chauffeur leaves, and the pickup shifts with the train rather than the timetable.
- Where exactly do you meet passengers at Rhinecliff station?
- In the station parking area beside the platform, unless you ask for something different. It is a small station, so the chauffeur is easy to find; you will also receive a message with the vehicle details before arrival.
- How far is Rhinecliff station from the village of Rhinebeck?
- A short drive of a few miles across from the river. It is close enough to be quick and far enough that walking with luggage is not realistic, which is why most travellers arrange a car in advance.
- Can you take me from Rhinecliff to a hotel, inn or wedding venue?
- Yes. Station-to-venue transfers are among the most common bookings, including groups arriving on the same train for a Hudson Valley wedding.
- Do you also serve Poughkeepsie and Hudson stations?
- Yes. Poughkeepsie serves both Amtrak and Metro-North, and Hudson is the northern option; both can be booked the same way.
Reserve a Rhinecliff station transfer
Send the train number and where you are heading, and you will receive a written quote before you travel.