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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Essex Junctionby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain train Ethan Allen Express
    6h 20m
    $90–171

  2. Drive 218 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Essex Junctioncar car 218 mi
    4h 57m
    $40–58

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    7h 53m
    $48–200

  4. 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 Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane EWR - BTV
    4h 40m
    $523–1,787

  5. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane LGA - BTV
    4h 49m
    $105–528

  6. 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 Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane JFK - BTV
    5h 15m
    $97–439

Poughkeepsie to Essex Junction by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Essex Junction, VT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Burlington once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 6h 6m.

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