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Union Station to Poughkeepsie trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Union Station and Poughkeepsie takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Union Station 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.

5h 24m
Duration
295 mi
Distance
$190
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  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 / ...
5h 20m
$163–254

Union Station to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run hourly between Union Station and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 57m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 22m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 57m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 5m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 20m.

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