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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    5h 11m
    $77–166

  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Providencecar car 149.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    6h 42m
    $55–248

  4. Train via Stamford

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train
    5h 26m
    $73–145

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus bus Wpp
    2. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus bus
    7h 42m
    $28–79

Poughkeepsie to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Providence Downtown via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, Stamford Bus Stop, New Haven Bus Stop, and New Haven Union Station in around 7h 42m.

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