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How to get fromEssex Junction to Poughkeepsieby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essex Junction to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express
    6h 10m
    $69–157

  2. Drive  215.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essex Junction to Poughkeepsiecar car 215.9 mi
    5h 2m
    $40–57

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 21m
    $48–204

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BTV - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    4h 25m
    $125–747

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BTV - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 41m
    $103–484

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BTV - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 50m
    $96–455

Essex Junction to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Burlington to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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