There are 7 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
7h 49m$111–254Drive 162.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Harvardcar 162.5 mi
3h 41m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
- Take the bus from Pittsfield to Worcesterbus Bz 1412
7h 57m$82–167Train, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
- Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Harvardtaxi
5h 4m$146–516Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
9h 4m$59–98Train
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train
9h 25m$103–234Train, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
6h 54m$107–499
Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Monument Square Main St via White Plains Bus Station and Union Station, Worcester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Littleton/Route 495 via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Harvard is 344 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 49m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Harvard bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Harvard is to train via New York which takes 7h 49m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Harvard via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Littleton/Route 495 in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Harvard via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Union Station, Worcester, and Monument Square Main St in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
Train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Pittsfield to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from Metro North Station to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Poughkeepsie to Harvard bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Poughkeepsie to Harvard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Harvard is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Harvard.
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