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Trip Overview

The average train between Rockville and Poughkeepsie takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rockville 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.

6h 25m
Duration
312 mi
Distance
$187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
6h 13m
$162–258

Rockville to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run hourly between Rockville and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rockville is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak11h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak11h 8m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 38m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rockville 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.

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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 13m.

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