Commuters' dream - Hudson Line Commuting and Parking
Taking the train on the Hudson Line offers one of the most scenic commuting options. For most of the time, the Metro-North connection is pretty reliable. If you are looking to stay within a commutable distance from the city, faster express trains that serve Northern Westchester and beyond offer considerable time savings.
When you are considering where to move throughout Northern Westchester, Putnam Valley or even Southern Dutchess County, there are several factors to consider in addition to the actual time spent on the train. Some towns offer plenty of parking availability while others have a month or sometimes year long waitlist. If you are looking into monthly commuting costs, consider the combined cost of the train ticket as well as parking, as the parking fees may vary depending on availability and the operator.
Here are few examples of train stations along the Hudson line. This information is based on the information available for Fall 2022.
Ossining station with connection to Ferry service to Haverstraw
Ossining
Don Draper commuted to the City from Ossining, so why shouldn’t you. Grab a coffee from one of the village’s popular coffee shops, and you are ready for a smooth ride to the city. Rush hour there can be four trains per hour stopping in Ossining while off-peak trains stop about twice an hour.
Fastest commuting time: 47 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 289.75
One-way ticket: Peak $14.75, Off-Peak $11.25
Parking
Managed by the Village of Ossining
At this moment they have available parking spots, but the situation can change.
Village resident parking $450 / year
Town Resident Parking $575 / year
Non-Resident parking $ 1,100 /year
400 Parking spots owned by the Village of Ossining
76 metered parking spots owned by Metro-North
Croton-Harmon
This is a really popular station on the Hudson Line as there are many express trains that have their first stop here after the city. The fastest express trains take you to Croton-Harmon station in a whopping 45 minutes from Grand Central Station – Hardly enough time to relax with your favorite book or take a little cat nap. But, when you arrive at the station that is when the stress and race out of the parking lot begins. Hundreds of cars are trying to exit the station at the same time using the two narrow lanes. I am surprised that there have not been more accidents. However, this station offers one of the fastest overall commuting times and most train options.
Fastest commuting time: 45 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 289.75
One-way ticket: Peak $14.75 Off-Peak $11.25
Parking
Owned and managed by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson.
Parking Information at the Village website - No waitlist
Resident parking $216 / Quarter (if paying by check) $222/ Quarter (if paying by credit card)
Non-Resident parking $307/Quarter (if paying by check) $321/ Quarter (f paying by credit card)
Preferred Parking $450 / Quarter (if paying by check) $463 / Quarter (if paying by credit card)
Daily parking $12/day Monday-Friday; $7 on weekends
Cortlandt
A few more minutes spent on the train offer you a bit more of a relaxed parking lot experience as well as more seating options on the morning trains. The Cortlandt station was recently renovated with future commuting needs in mind. There are even reserved parking spots for Electric Vehicles, so bring your Tesla here. While there is only one platform, the parking is plentiful. Never had to fight over a spot. Traffic lights by the exits make it less chaotic traffic wise. There are an average of two trains an hour in rush hour and one train per hour at other times.
Fastest Commuting time: 55 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 344.75
One-way ticket: Peak $17.50 Off-Peak $13.25
Parking
$114.89 / Quarter no residency requirements – No Waitlist
$4 Daily parking
520 Parking spots
Peekskill
Peekskill station offers walkability to larger residential areas that many of the other Northern Westchester towns don’t have. And on your way home, you can easily enjoy a meal in one of the excellent rail side restaurants such as Taco Dive Bar or Peekskill Brewery. The station is located on the scenic Hudson River waterfront. However, there are not many parking spots near the station. Every year in the fall the city of Peekskill does a lottery for the parking spots. There is only one entry allowed for each household and Peekskill residents and non-residents are in separate categories. Trains run about two times every hour in rush hours and once per hour at other times.
Fastest Commuting time: 60 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 383.00
One-way ticket: Peak $17.50 Off-Peak $13.25
Parking
Operated by the City of Peekskill
Resident ~$94-401 / Year (depending on availability and location). Guaranteed spot in one of the city’s parking areas close to the train.
Non-resident ~$266-400 /year (depending on availability and location)
Monthly parking $38 for residents & $93 non-residents
488 Parking spots
Garrison
A small but beautiful station just north of Peekskill. This train station blends the Victorian with an Italianate style and is set in a picturesque setting on Garrison landing by the Hudson River. The train depot was seen on the Hello Dolly movie in 1969. Garrison Landing is lined with a couple of charming shops, but you can still score a cup of coffee at the Dolly’s restaurant in the morning. It is one of the only train stations north of Peekskill that currently has parking availability. Trains stop about twice an hour in rush hours and once an hour at other times.
Fastest Commuting time: 1 hour 08 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 393.25
One-way ticket: Peak $ 20.00 Off-Peak $15.00
Parking
Operated by the Laz and there is currently available parking
Resident $113 / Quarter
Non-Resident $127/Quarter
Daily Parking $3.50
291 Parking spots
Cold Spring
The Village of Cold Spring is very walkable and tightly built, so there are not many parking spots by the station. During the peak hours, two trains per hour make stops in Cold Springs. Off-peak trains and weekend trains run once an hour. The station is located right in the middle of the village, so there are many options where to grab a morning coffee or breakfast before boarding the train. Trains are stopping twice an hour in rush hour and average once an hour at other times.
Fastest Commuting time: 1 hour 15 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 393.25
One-way ticket: Peak $ 20.00 Off-Peak $15.00
Parking
Resident / Non-resident $ 113/quarter
Daily Parking $3.50
223 Parking spots
Beacon
One of the biggest train stations on the Hudson Line. Both Metro-North and Amtrak trains stop here. Located just a short walk from the shops and restaurants this station is easy to walk to. Even though the station has lots of parking, there is currently a lengthy waitlist. This situation probably reflects the latest housing boom in Beacon and its popularity. Trains stop three times per hour in Beacon and once or twice in off-peak hours.
Fastest Commuting time: 1 hour 19 Minutes
Monthly ticket: This is the most cost-effective fare for daily commutation. Save 50 percent (based on 42 rides per month) off the one-way peak fare. $ 427.50
One-way ticket: Peak $23.00 Off-Peak $17.50
Parking
Resident / Non-Resident $113/quarter
Daily Parking $3.50
1,430 Parking spots