What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Needham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Highland Ave @ May St via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Manhattan, NY and Newton Highlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Needham?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Needham. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Needham Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Needham is 316 miles. The road distance is 169.8 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Needham without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Needham bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Needham bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Needham train from?

Poughkeepsie to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham is to train via New York which takes 7h 14m and costs $90 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Needham bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Needham bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 9th Ave & W 30th St station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Needham train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Needham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Needham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Needham is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Needham.

Where can I stay near Needham?

There are 1397+ hotels available in Needham.

Poughkeepsie to Needham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Needham by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 14m
$94–204
Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Needhamcar 168.9 mi
3h 42m
$31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
2. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
9h
$59–123
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
6h 30m
$77–403
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 44m
$83–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to 9th Ave & W 30th Stbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
9h 49m
$68–111
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
6h 43m
$244–1,064
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
6h 30m
$534–1,691

Poughkeepsie to Needham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 314.1 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Needham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Needham Center via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Highland Ave @ May St via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, 9th Ave & W 30th St, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, Riverside, Newton Highlands, and Newton Highlands in around 9h 49m.

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