The average train between Madison and Poughkeepsie takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Madison 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 4 times a day between Madison and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at New Haven and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Madison 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 Madison to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Madison to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Madison to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
The distance between Madison and Poughkeepsie is 119.7 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Poughkeepsie via New Haven and 125th Street - Harlem in around 4h 49m.