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Chester to Poughkeepsie trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Poughkeepsie takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Poughkeepsie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 37m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
$348
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
4h 31m
$63–669

Chester to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak10h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak3h 29m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak3h 29m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak3h 29m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 59m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 1m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 1m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 59m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 1m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakAmtrak4h 1m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaAmtrak3h 54m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Chester to Poughkeepsie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 31m.

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