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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Lake Champlainby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Lake Champlain by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    6h 53m
    $47–195

  2. Drive  213.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Burlingtoncar car 213.1 mi
    4h 48m
    $39–57

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Burlingtontrain train Ethan Allen Express
    7h 12m
    $65–144

  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
    5h 45m
    $106–522

  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
    5h 47m
    $102–637

Poughkeepsie to Lake Champlain by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Burlington once daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 6h 6m.

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