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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 Binghamton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus bus 947
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $79–125

  2. Drive  190.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmira to Poughkeepsiecar car 190.7 mi
    3h 50m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train

    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 23m
    $70–108

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Elmira to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain train VIA Rail
    7h 36m
    $67–231

Elmira to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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 Binghamton, Ny, take the bus to New York Midtown, walk to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Elmira to Poughkeepsie in around 3h 50m.

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