There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Harrisburg
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 Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pabus 29
9h 13m$163–313Drive 210.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shorecar 210.8 mi
4h 21m$39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsportbus Fab11
9h 24m$115–389Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsportbus Fab11
9h 37m$117–267
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Jersey Shore is 373 miles. The road distance is 212.1 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore without a car is to train and bus via Harrisburg which takes 9h 13m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore.
There are 25+ hotels available in Jersey Shore.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Jersey Shore, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, take the train to Harrisburg, walk to Harrisburg, Pa, take the bus to Williamsport, Pa, then take the taxi to Jersey Shore. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Jersey Shore via New York Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Williamsport in around 9h 24m.
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
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Williamsport, Pa
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsport
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $70–150
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsport
- Saver
- $35–140
- Flexible
- $70–150
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamsport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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