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How to get fromAmherst to Poughkeepsieby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 9m
    $122–434

  2. Drive 329.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Poughkeepsiecar car 329.1 mi
    6h 37m
    $61–87

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    10h 40m
    $67–254

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    4h 17m
    $139–669

  5. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    12h 23m
    $84–319

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 34m
    $115–432

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 44m
    $121–441

Amherst to Poughkeepsie by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 365.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Amherst to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 9m.

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