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How to get fromJamaica Station to Poughkeepsie (Station)by train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Poughkeepsie (Station) by train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    2h 21m
    $24–38

  2. Drive 79.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica Station to Poughkeepsie (Station)car car 79.4 mi
    1h 47m
    $15–21

  3. Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 39m
    $28–59

Jamaica Station to Poughkeepsie (Station) by train

Calendar390Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Jamaica Station, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie (Station), NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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