There are 3 ways to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 40m$29–47Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsiecar 85.6 mi
1h 59m$15–22Train via New York
- Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain Hempstead Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 43m$48–80
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Poughkeepsie is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie.
There are 119+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie via Hempstead Tpke + Oak St, (arr.) Hemp TC / West, Hempstead, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
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