The average train between Salem and Poughkeepsie takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Salem 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 every 2 hours between Salem and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Salem 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 Salem to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Salem to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Salem and Poughkeepsie is 265.6 km. The road distance is 517 km.
You can take a train from Salem to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 47m.