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How to get fromCortland to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cortland to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cortland to Syracusebus bus Adt N810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 49m
    $60–220

  2. Drive 174.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cortland to Poughkeepsiecar car 174.5 mi
    3h 35m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Cortland to New Yorkbus bus Adt N809 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    6h 39m
    $62–195

  4. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Cortland to Syracusebus bus 324
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $63–360

Cortland to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Cortland to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Syracuse, walk to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cortland to Poughkeepsie via New York, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Madison Av, and Grand Central Terminal in around 6h 39m.

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