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Trip Overview

The average train between Poughkeepsie and Princeton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie to Princeton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
$39
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
3h 20m
$22–72

Poughkeepsie to Princeton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Poughkeepsie and Princeton. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Princeton at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 23m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 30m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 19m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 58m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 12m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 12m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 12m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Princeton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Princeton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 20m.

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