What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between New Jersey and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Metro North Station via TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between New Jersey and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between New Jersey and Poughkeepsie is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $600.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Poughkeepsie bus from?

New Jersey to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the New Jersey to Poughkeepsie train from?

New Jersey to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the New Jersey to Poughkeepsie bus arrive?

New Jersey to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Station.

Where does the New Jersey to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

New Jersey to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Poughkeepsie is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie.

How do I get a train ticket from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie?

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Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

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New Jersey to Poughkeepsie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 40m
$25–579
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Stationbus FlixBus 2605
2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
4h 33m
$15–31
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Poughkeepsiecar 78 mi
1h 44m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal C to Grand Centralbus Newark Airport Express
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
4h 3m
$46–60

New Jersey to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 82.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Metro North Station via White Plains Station and TransCenter in around 4h 33m.

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