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Trip Overview

The average train between Poughkeepsie and Princeton Junction takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie to Princeton Junction. 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 59m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
$35
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
2h 58m
$20–63

Poughkeepsie to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Poughkeepsie and Princeton Junction. 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 Junction at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 13m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 57m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 57m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 10m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 57m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 121.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Princeton Jct. via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 2h 58m.

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