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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Hersheyby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Hershey by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (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 Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    7h 39m
    $85–179

  2. Drive 199.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Hersheycar car 199.1 mi
    4h 22m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark to Harrisburgbus bus
    9h 12m
    $105–126

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    10h 14m
    $53–130

Poughkeepsie to Hershey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 10h 14m.

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