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How to get fromPotsdam to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Potsdam to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Syracuse

    best
    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $84–433

  2. Drive 267.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Potsdam to Poughkeepsiecar car 267.1 mi
    5h 35m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Albanybus bus Adt A113
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 46m
    $58–305

  4. Drive to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Ottawa-Airport-YOWcar car
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YOW - EWR
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $201–535

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Saratoga Springsbus bus Adt A113
    2. Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express / ...
    8h 49m
    $64–196

  6. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Syracusebus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SYR - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    8h 39m
    $123–671

  7. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ALB - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    11h 3m
    $133–774

Potsdam to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Potsdam, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Potsdam to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Syracuse, walk to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, take the train to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Albany, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, East St & Herrick St, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 8h 46m.

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