The average train between Jamaica and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Jamaica 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.
Trains run hourly between Jamaica and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Jamaica to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Jamaica to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
The distance between Jamaica and Poughkeepsie is 112.6 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 49m.