There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Maple Leaf / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithacabus FlixBus 2691
6h 52m$114–284Drive 200.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glencar 200.8 mi
4h 15m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpolebus New Haven
9h 54m$77–185Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus
- Take the bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Parkbus 07
10h 32m$63–119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Watkins Glen. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Walmart via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E, White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center, Boldt Hall, Ithaca Commons - Seneca St and Cayuga Medical Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Watkins Glen is 305 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Watkins Glen.
There are 119+ hotels available in Watkins Glen.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Watkins Glen, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro North Station to Walmart via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E, Central Ave @ Harding Ave, White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center, Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole, Boldt Hall, Ithaca Commons - Seneca St, Cayuga Medical ER, and Cayuga Medical Center in around 9h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
- 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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from White Plains, NY - Tarrytown Road at Westchester County Center to Ithaca, NY - West Ave across from Bakers Flagpole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 607-535-3555
- [email protected]
- Website
- schuylercountytransit.org
Bus from Elmira Transit Center to Seneca Harbor Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- schuylercountytransit.org
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide

















