There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Philadelphia
best- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 22m$50–661Drive 161.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Poughkeepsiecar 161.5 mi
3h 46m$30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reading to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 45m$48–91Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Reading to Newarkbus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain
6h 13m$80–96Bus
- Take the bus from Reading to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Stationbus
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
8h 23m$33–61
Reading to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Metro North Station via Newark Penn Station and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Reading and Poughkeepsie is 221 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train via Philadelphia which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Reading to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Reading to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Poughkeepsie is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Reading to Poughkeepsie.
There are 127+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Reading, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Reading to Metro North Station via Newark Penn Station, White Plains Station, and TransCenter in around 8h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Reading to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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