There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Highland by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 22m$22–32Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Highlandcar 87.7 mi
1h 56m$16–24Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 52m$26–53
Long Island to Highland by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Highland is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Highland is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Highland. However, there are services departing from Queensboro Plaza and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Long Island and Highland is 79 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Highland without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Long Island to Highland, including transfers.
Long Island to Highland train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island to Highland train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Highland is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Long Island to Highland.
There are 116+ hotels available in Highland.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Highland, 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.
- 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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