There are 5 ways to get from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 47m$75–128Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsiecar 112.4 mi
2h 33m$21–30Bus, train via Us-9 At Spring Valley Rd
- Take the bus from Us-9 At Spring Valley Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 48m$66–126Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rossmoor N gate E bound to W 42nd St / 3rd Avebus 8-A to 42nd St
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 56m$50–92Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Applegarth Rd & Clearbrook Plaza to E 42nd St & 3rd Avebus Suburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
4h 6m$54–90
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Monroe Township and Poughkeepsie is 120 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie.
There are 123+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Monroe Township to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via New Brunswick, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Us-9 At Spring Valley Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
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