There are 3 ways to get from Vassar College to Long Island by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
3h 6m$24–34Drive 80.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vassar College to Brooklyncar 80.6 mi
2h 8m$15–22Train via Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 30m$28–55
Vassar College to Long Island by foot, bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vassar College to Long Island is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Vassar College to Long Island is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Vassar College to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Queensboro Plaza via Grand Central-42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Vassar College and Long Island is 79 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vassar College to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Vassar College to Long Island, including transfers.
Vassar College to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.
Vassar College to Long Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vassar College to Long Island is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Vassar College to Long Island.
There are 98+ hotels available in Long Island.
What companies run services between Vassar College, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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