The average train between Long Island and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Long Island 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 every 4 hours between Long Island and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 12m • 1 change
2h 6m • 1 change
2h 11m • 1 change
2h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Long Island 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.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Long Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
The distance between Long Island and Poughkeepsie is 121.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m.