There are 7 ways to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
best- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
4h 4m$99–569Drive 199.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsiecar 199.6 mi
4h$37–53Train via Albany
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 46m$61–377Bus, train
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus Adt A253 / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 32m$45–234Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Poughkeepsie199.6 mi
4hFly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 10m$84–388Train
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 16m$57–226
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 4h and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Poughkeepsie is 276 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via Albany which takes 5h 46m and costs $60 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Poughkeepsie.
There are 136+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Syracuse Airport (SYR), USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Syracuse to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Syracuse, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 5h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- 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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- 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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Syracuse-SYR to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Syracuse Airport (SYR) and Poughkeepsie. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















