What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $230 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Broadway/Warren St, New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Columbia is 706 miles. The road distance is 765.3 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs $250 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Columbia bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Columbia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Columbia train from?

Poughkeepsie to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia is to train which takes 16h 25m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 20h 47m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Columbia bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Columbia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Broadway & Murray St station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Columbia train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Columbia is 765 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Columbia.

How do I get a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Columbia?

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Where can I stay near Columbia?

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There are 6 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane LGA - CAE
6h 45m
$233–1,238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Broadway & Murray Stbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
20h 47m
$125–203
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
16h 25m
$254–527
Drive 760.9 mi
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Columbiacar 760.9 mi
14h 12m
$139–201
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane EWR - CAE
6h 47m
$216–977
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
22h 49m
$140–284

Poughkeepsie to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

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16h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 701.9 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Washington Union Station in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Sumter Laurel South via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Broadway & Murray St, Broadway/Warren St, Madison St/Pike St, New York, NY, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 20h 47m.

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