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Forest Hills to Poughkeepsie trains

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The average train between Forest Hills and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills 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.

2h 36m
Duration
81 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Forest Hills to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Forest Hills and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 26m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)3h 38m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 38m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 23m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadMetro-North Railroad (MNR)2h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills to Poughkeepsie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Forest Hills to Poughkeepsie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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