There are 4 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie by train, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
2h 52m$33–47Drive 84 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsiecar 84 mi
1h 54m$16–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Poughkeepsie84 mi
1h 54mTrain 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 / ...
2h 56m$36–69
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Terminal 4 and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Jamaica and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Poughkeepsie is 90 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Poughkeepsie.
There are 102+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. 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
- Hourly
- 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
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Poughkeepsie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.