There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie by train, bus, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 39m$28–45Drive 81.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsiecar 81.6 mi
1h 53m$15–22Line 412 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Nybus 412 / ...
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
5h 31m$18–55Bus, subway, train via Grand Central Terminal
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain
3h 42m$25–35Bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 47m$46–71
Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at Metro North Station via Hillside Av/180 St, Queens Vil, Ny and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Franklin Square and Poughkeepsie is 92 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Queens Vil, Ny station.
Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stewart Manor station.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $55 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Sobo Av / Franklin to Poughkeepsie via New Hyde Park Rd. & Manor Rd, Stewart Manor, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to Metro North Station via 179 St / Hillside, Hillside Av/180 St, Hillside Av/Springfield Blvd, Queens Vil, Ny, White Plains, Ny, and TransCenter in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–10
- Peak
- $8–13
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Queens Vil, Ny to White Plains, Ny
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at White Plains, Ny station.
Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Franklin Square to Poughkeepsie.
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