There are 3 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
2h 28m$24–37Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsiecar 77.7 mi
1h 47m$15–21Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 34m$28–58
Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) and Poughkeepsie is 81 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Forest Hills Station (LIRR) to Poughkeepsie.
There are 130+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (LIRR), NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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