There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Kingston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Yonkers
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Yonkers Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
6h 1m$64–227Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Kingstoncar 131.6 mi
2h 29m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 170 Stbus M3
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus
7h 49m$62–97Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to Westchester County Medical Centerbus Wpp
- Take the bus from Peripheral Rd @ Ruth Taylor Inst to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwybus 1
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus
8h 30m$47–74
Poughkeepsie to Kingston by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Kingston is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Kingston is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Kingston. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Kingston via Peripheral Rd @ Ruth Taylor Inst and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Kingston is 273 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Kingston without a car is to train and bus via Yonkers which takes 6h 1m and costs $60 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Poughkeepsie to Kingston, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Kingston bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Kingston bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at Westchester County Medical Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Kingston is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Kingston.
There are 51+ hotels available in Kingston.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Kingston, Luzerne County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro North Station to Kingston via Westchester County Medical Center, Peripheral Rd @ Ruth Taylor Inst, Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwy, Van Cortlandt Park-242 St, 168 St-Washington Hts, and New York in around 8h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Yonkers Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Yonkers Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Yonkers Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $15–60
- Business
- $45–150
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $17–70
- Economy Plus
- $19–75
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
Bus from New York to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
Bus from New York to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Uptown Vans
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 170 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from Metro North Station to Westchester County Medical Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from Peripheral Rd @ Ruth Taylor Inst to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide















