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How to get fromChester to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Valley Park and Ride to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rte 17K Park & Ride to Beacon Stationbus bus N-B
    3. Take the train from Beacon to Poughkeepsietrain train
    3h 45m
    $17–36

  2. Drive 35.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Poughkeepsiecar car 35.7 mi
    58 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Beacontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Beacon to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    1h 3m
    $131–159

  4. Bus, train via Woodbury Common

    1. Take the bus from Rte 17M - ShopRite Plaza to Woodbury Commonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Woodbury Common to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Beacon to Poughkeepsietrain train
    3h 53m
    $16–37

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodbury Common to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Beacon Post Office to Poughkeepsie Transit Hubbus bus B / ...
    5h 4m
    $13–27

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Poughkeepsietaxi taxi 35.7 mi
    58 min
    $190–230

Chester to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Route 17M at Cumberland Farms to Poughkeepsie Transit Hub via Woodbury Common, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Train Station, Main Street & Veterans Place, and Beacon Post Office in around 5h 4m.

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