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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Watkins Glenby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Maple Leaf / ...
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2691
    6h 57m
    $112–277

  2. Drive  200.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glencar car 200.8 mi
    4h 15m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus bus 07
    10h 32m
    $63–109

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  • Distance: 302.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen. However, you can take the train to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, walk to Syracuse Bus Station, take the bus to Ithaca, then take the taxi to Watkins Glen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Seneca Harbor Park via Grand Central Terminal, E 42 St/Madison Av, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Elmira, and Elmira Transit Center in around 10h 32m.

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