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How to get fromBristol to Poughkeepsieby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Poughkeepsie by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    5h 3m
    $55–82

  2. Drive 62.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Poughkeepsiecar car 62.5 mi
    1h 39m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    7h 48m
    $16–40

  4. Train via New Haven

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 8m
    $50–85

Bristol to Poughkeepsie by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Bristol, CT, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Bristol to Poughkeepsie via Waterbury, Bridgeport, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Ave @ Main St to Metro North Station via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford Union Station, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, and TransCenter in around 7h 48m.

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