There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 48m$95–822Drive 175.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Poughkeepsiecar 175.6 mi
3h 44m$32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
8h 50m$67–119Fly, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
6h 45m$92–525Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
9h 37m$150–237Bus
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
9h 59m$37–69
Lexington to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Grant St and arriving at Metro North Station via Cambridge, Springfield Union Station and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lexington to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Lexington and Poughkeepsie is 319 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 48m and costs $90 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Lexington to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cambridge station.
Lexington to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Poughkeepsie is to train via New York which takes 7h 48m and costs $90 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Lexington, MA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Grant St to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Alewife, Alewife, South Station, Boston, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Grant St to Metro North Station via Alewife, Cambridge, Springfield Union Station, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 9h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- 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
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
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Booking & Getting There
Lexington to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Lexington to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Poughkeepsie is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Lexington to Poughkeepsie.
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