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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Boston Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via New York (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    6h 12m
    $76–185

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus bus Wpp
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    9h 15m
    $30–62

  3. Drive  176.7 mi

    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Boston Universitycar car 176.7 mi
    3h 46m
    $33–47

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    5h 18m
    $88–448

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 44m
    $67–162

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain train
    8h 29m
    $56–123

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane EWR - BOS
    5h 22m
    $531–1,382

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane JFK - BOS
    5h 42m
    $465–1,259

Poughkeepsie to Boston University by train, foot, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Boston University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston University East in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Boston University via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Hartford Union Station, Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 9h 15m.

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