State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 21 train rides in New York. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Adirondack Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Thendara, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Offers vintage diesel and steam excursions from Utica to Thendara through pristine mountain wilderness.
Adventureland Express is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Adventureland, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. The ride lasts ~10 min loop, costs Free admission; ride wristband $40–55 for adults and Same; toddler wristband ~$30 for children, and children under two ride FREE (with paying adult).
Long Island's largest amusement park (30+ rides). Kid-friendly train looping through the park. Dedicated Kiddie Kingdom with toddler rides. Historic 1950s Turbulence coaster. Great for half-day with young children. Free parking.
Arcade and Attica Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Arcade, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad in Arcade, New York offering scenic train rides through western New York farmlands. Features vintage diesel locomotives and seasonal excursions.
Buffalo Cattaraugus and Jamestown Scenic Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Jamestown, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride in western New York through the Allegheny Mountains. Features vintage diesel excursions through wooded hills and river valleys.
Catskill Mountain Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Kingston, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Catskill Mountains of New York. Offers vintage diesel excursions along the Esopus Creek with beautiful mountain scenery.
Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Cooperstown, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Susquehanna River Valley near Cooperstown, New York. Offers vintage diesel excursions with views of the Leatherstocking Region.
Delaware and Ulster Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Arkville, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Catskill Mountains in Arkville, New York. Offers vintage diesel excursions along the Catskill Scenic Trail.
Enchanted Forest Express is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY. The ride lasts ~15 min loop, costs Included w/ park admission ($40–48) for adults and Included; kids 3-5 pass ~$35 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
NY's largest water park with dry amusement area featuring a miniature train ride through Storybook Lane. Fairytale-themed buildings and gentle rides for toddlers. In the Adirondacks — great family road trip destination. Storybook Lane train perfect for toddlers.
Medina Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Medina, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Medina, New York housing one of the largest model railroad displays in the US. Also features vintage full-size rolling stock and offers caboose rides.
New York is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in New York, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
New York, Susquehanna, & Western Technical and Historical Society (aka Delaware River Railroad)
New York Museum of Transportation is a toddler-friendly scenic, streetcar and museum train ride in Rochester, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Rush, New York featuring vintage trolleys, buses, and railroad equipment. Offers operating trolley rides through the Genesee Valley countryside.
New York Transit Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Brooklyn, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Brooklyn Heights showcasing NYC's public transportation history. Features vintage subway cars, buses, and interactive exhibits in a historic 1936 subway station.
Playland Express Train is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Playland Park, Rye, NY. The ride lasts ~10 min loop, costs Free park admission; ride wristband $35–45 for adults and Same as adult (under 2 free) for children, and children under two ride FREE (with paying adult).
Historic 1928 amusement park on Long Island Sound. Playland Express is a kid-friendly train circling Kiddyland. Also has Dragon Coaster and toddler-friendly Kiddyland rides. NRHP National Historic Landmark. Beachfront location. Free parking.
Railroad Museum of Long Island is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Riverhead, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Riverhead, New York preserving Long Island's railroad history. Features vintage locomotives, rolling stock, and model train displays.
Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Rush, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Rush, New York featuring historic railroad equipment from the Rochester area. Offers train rides through the scenic Genesee Valley.
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Saratoga Springs, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic train ride through the Adirondack foothills from Saratoga Springs. Offers vintage diesel excursions along the Hudson River with mountain views.
Seabreeze Express Train is a toddler-friendly scenic and miniature train ride in Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, NY. The ride lasts ~10 min loop, costs Included w/ park admission ($34–42) for adults and Included w/ park admission (ages 3+) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic 1879 amusement park on Lake Ontario. Seabreeze Express is a charming miniature train through the park. Jack Rabbit historic 1920 wood coaster nearby. Kiddieland with toddler rides. Water park section. Free parking. Very family-friendly.
Staten Island Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Staten Island, NY (St. George–Tottenville), NY. The ride lasts ~40 min (end to end), costs $2.90 or free (Tompkinsville–Tottenville) for adults and Free under 44" with adult for children, and children under two ride FREE.
14-mile rapid transit train on elevated/at-grade tracks. Free between many stations. Clean new R211S cars. Ride for free + take Staten Island Ferry (free) for a full NYC transit adventure day. Great for train-obsessed toddlers. Modern MTA subway-style cars.
Trolley Museum of New York is a toddler-friendly scenic, streetcar and museum train ride in Kingston, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A museum in Kingston, New York featuring vintage streetcars from across the state. Offers trolley rides along the Hudson River waterfront.
Troy and New England Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Troy, NY. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A heritage railroad offering scenic train rides in upstate New York. Features vintage equipment through the Capital Region's historic landscapes.
Wild Asia Monorail at Bronx Zoo is a toddler-friendly zoo and unique train ride in Bronx Zoo, Bronx, NY. The ride lasts ~20 min loop, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$29.95) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$24.95 ages 3-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Narrated monorail ride through 1.6-mile Wild Asia habitat at Bronx Zoo. See tigers, rhinos, Asian elephants, red pandas from elevated track. Very gentle, slow ride perfect for toddlers. Bug Carousel nearby. Six 9-car monorail trains.
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