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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Poughkeepsieby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 27m
    $120–590

  2. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 37m
    $98–397

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 51m
    $264–655

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    24h 23m
    $135–260

  5. Drive  713.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsiecar car 713.4 mi
    12h 57m
    $131–189

  6. Fly to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane GRR - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    11h 43m
    $118–549

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GRR - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $119–1,093

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train
    25h 3m
    $163–272

Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Metro North Station via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 24h 23m.

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