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

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

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  1. Bus, train via New York

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    7h 24m
    $65–117

  2. Drive 190.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmira to Poughkeepsiecar car 190.6 mi
    3h 50m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 26m
    $66–130

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center - PO Side to Tompkins County Librarybus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 42m
    $54–222

Elmira to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Elmira to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to W 42 St/9 Av, take the bus to E 42 St/Madison Av, walk to Grand Central Terminal, then take the train to Poughkeepsie. Alternatively, you can drive from Elmira to Poughkeepsie in around 3h 50m.

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