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How to get fromReading to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 22m
    $55–667

  2. Drive 161.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Poughkeepsiecar car 161.5 mi
    3h 46m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 45m
    $54–101

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 12m
    $80–96

Reading to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway, and train

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Philadelphia Bus Station, walk to 11th St, take the subway to Drexel Station at 30th St, walk to 30Th Street Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via New York Midtown and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 45m.

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