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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Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane GRR - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
7h 26m$120–590Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GRR - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 42m$99–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain
21h 43m$175–290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 51m$277–654Drive 713.4 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsiecar 713.4 mi
13h$131–189Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane GRR - HPN
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
10h 59m$118–529Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GRR - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 7m$126–1,112Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus
28h 22m$151–300
Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Poughkeepsie Transit Hub via Detroit Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Train Station and Beacon Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 51m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Poughkeepsie is 710 miles. The road distance is 717.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 43m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 23h 51m and costs $270 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 28h 22m.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
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 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie is 718 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Grand Rapids to Poughkeepsie.
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