There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Lawrencetrain Far Rockaway Branch
3h 9m$26–44Drive 86.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Lawrencecar 86.3 mi
2h$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Nybus 411 / ...
5h 28m$21–67Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Lawrencetrain Far Rockaway Branch
3h 19m$31–63
Poughkeepsie to Lawrence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence is to drive which takes 2h and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke via White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Jamaica Av/Springfield Blvd and Parsons Blvd/88 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Lawrence via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Lawrence is 94 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Lawrence bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Lawrence train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $70 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Lawrence, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence via Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke via TransCenter, White Plains, Ny, Springfield Blvd/Hillside Av, Springfield Blvd/Amboy Ln, Jamaica Av/Springfield Blvd, 88 Av/153 St, and Parsons Blvd/88 Av in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Train from New York Penn Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from Metro North Station to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from White Plains, Ny to Queens Vil, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $11–14
- Flexible
- $14–35
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More Questions & Answers
Poughkeepsie to Lawrence bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Poughkeepsie to Lawrence train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Lawrence is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Poughkeepsie to Lawrence.
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