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Scotch Plains to Poughkeepsie trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Poughkeepsie takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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.

3h 36m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
3h 32m
$45–628

Scotch Plains to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Scotch Plains and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak3h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak3h 19m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak3h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak8h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 44m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak8h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 44m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak8h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 44m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak8h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak3h 1m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak8h 39m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakAmtrak3h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaAmtrak3h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains 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.

Map of how to get from Scotch Plains to Poughkeepsie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Fanwood to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 32m.

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