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

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

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

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    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 28m
    $120–590

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train
    21h 43m

  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
    $577–899

  4. Drive  713.4 mi

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

  5. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    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 48m
    $121–418

  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 58m
    $123–599

  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 11m
    $141–1,123

  8. Bus

    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 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus
    28h 22m
    $181–300

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 705.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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 Poughkeepsie Transit Hub via Detroit Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Train Station, Main Street & Veterans Place, and Beacon Post Office in around 28h 22m.

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