Train: Amtrak - Penn Station (NYP) to Rhinecliff. Thursday 5/18
Such a great way to get to Kingston. Looking left out the train there are spectacular views of the Hudson River all the way up. Take Amtrak from Penn Station to Rhinecliff ($23 and up one way) which is just 15-20 minutes from Kingston and Hutton Brickyards.

We will be servicing the following Amtrak trains with shuttles to the various hotels:

1:20-2:58 (this option to arrive in time to settle in for the cruise)
2:19-3:58 (this option to arrive in time to settle in for the cruise)
3:15-4:56 (most likely straight to the Rip Van Winkle with check in after dinner)
4:40-6:15 (miss the Rip Van Winkle, join the group for dinner & check in after dinner)
5:47-7:36 (only for late arrivals to dinner)

Alternative Train: Metro North - Grand Central to Poughkeepsie
Alternatively you can take the Metro North train to Poughkeepsie ($19.25 one way) less than 30 min from Hutton Brickyards. It's a bit slower, less comfortable and we won't be providing shuttles from Poughkeepsie, but it mainly does travel down the same Hudson-fronting tracks as the more comfortable Amtrak trains.

We suggest that you book the train in advance (now is still good timing) as the Amtrak service can fill up and you don't want to miss the spectacular riverside seats.

Departing Rhinebeck by Amtrak Train Sunday 5/21
For those of you departing after sessions on Sunday 5/21 and travelling by train,we will be providing shuttles to the following Amtrak trains departing Rhinecliff to Penn Station as follows:
1:51-3:50
2:54-4:50
3:54-5:51

For those of you staying on for activities on Sunday 5/21 and travelling by train, we will be providing shuttles to the following Amtrak trains departing Rhinecliff to Penn Station as follows:
5:14:7:05
7:20-9:16

Flying into JFK

Probably the easiest as you can just take the LIRR / Long Island Rail Road to:
- Grand Central and take Metro North from there to Poughkeepsie
or
- Penn Station and then take Amtrak to Rhinecliff.

Flying into Newark

Also an easy train trip to Penn Station and change there for the Amtrak to Rhinecliff.

Flying into La Guardia

You are probably best taking a taxi to either Grand Central or Penn Station for the train.

Other options: Albany or Stewart International airports are an hour, and 45 minutes away respectively, by rental car if you have a good connection to either.

Opening Festivities and Arriving in Rhinebeck Thursday 5/18
- 4 p.m.onwards: registration and hotel check-in opens the early arrivals
- 5 p.m. Access to Hudson River Maritime Museum for anyone who wishes to visit
- 6 to 8 p.m. Rip Van Winkle II River Cruise (boat sails at 6:30 p.m.)
- 8 to 10 p.m. Opening Dinner at Ole Savannah

Aim to travel on the 1:20-2:58 or 2:19-3:58 Amtrak from Penn Station to Rhineback to arrive in time to settle in for the cruise. Anyone traveling on later trains will go straight to the cruise or dinner with check in after dinner.

Spark Shuttle
We will coordinate transport from hotels to the venue throughout your stay. Just so you are aware, taxis and Uber are sporadic in both Kingston and Rhinebeck. A number of you are braving the traffic and driving up - if you are driving, ditch the car during the festivities at Hutton Brickyards or your hotel (there's plenty of parking) and get around safely with the shuttles. You can find details for the venue and various hotels here.