There are 3 ways to get from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Williamsport to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Fab10
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
8h 23m$121–262Drive 209.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsiecar 209.4 mi
4h 24m$39–56Bus, train via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Williamsport, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 26
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 23m$166–310
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Jersey Shore and Poughkeepsie is 344 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 23m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie.
There are 101+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Jersey Shore, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the taxi to Williamsport, take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, take the bus to E 42 St/Madison Av, walk to Grand Central Terminal, then take the train to Poughkeepsie. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jersey Shore to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Williamsport, Pa, Harrisburg, Pa, Harrisburg, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Williamsport to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Williamsport to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $35–150
- Flexible
- $70–150
Bus from Williamsport, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
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