Yes, We Have Wi-fi!

The next time you travel on an Amtrak train in New York, stay productive with AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi services. Now, traveling a long distance does not have to mean disconnecting! Let the time pass quickly by keeping up with work, sending a few e-mails, or even just relaxing while you browse the Internet. Wi-Fi on Amtrak reaches 85 percent of all passengers and is available on every shorter distance route across the United States. And the best part of all - it’s free!


How to Connect to Amtrak Wi-Fi  

Follow this procedure if your device does not instantly connect you to the service:

1. Locate “Amtrak Connect” in your offered wireless networks. If you are sitting on the train, it states “AmtrakConnect,” and if you are still at the station it will state “AmtrakConnectStation.”
2. Now join the Wi-Fi network by tapping or clicking the name.
3. Either open or refresh an Internet browser, and wait for the Amtrak welcome screen to appear.
4. When the Amtrak welcome screen is opened, select “I Agree. Get Connected.” The Internet should automatically connect.


Where is Wi-Fi Supported?

Wi-Fi is fully available on the Empire Service trains, including the Adirondack, Ethan Allen Express, and Maple Leaf lines. It is not available in Canada on the Adirondack and Maple Leaf trains, however.

Just look for the “hot spot” stickers on the windows that indicate there is Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi is also available in the Amtrak gate areas in New York City’s Penn Station.

It is important to keep in mind that many others riding the train may be using the service at the same time, so the amount of bandwidth available is dispersed evenly to all Wi-Fi users. Therefore, in order to keep everything running smoothly, Amtrak can only allow up to 10 MB of downloadable data per person, and all video streaming content is blocked due to the greater file sizes.

Our advice? Download  those larger files to your laptop, tablet, or smartphone in advance, so you can enjoy that movie or e-book and avoid any technical issues.

If you need any last minute travel suggestions, remember to go to New York By Rail!