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The average train between Poughkeepsie and Washington DC takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 42m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$88
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
5h 9m
$75–175

Poughkeepsie to Washington DC train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poughkeepsie and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 43m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 25m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 55m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 52m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 52m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 57m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 52m • 2 changes

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poughkeepsie to Washington DC? 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.

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  • Distance: 297.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 9m.

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