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How to get fromWatertown to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Watertown to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus bus Adt A112 / ...
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 21m
    $84–268

  2. Drive 218.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watertown to Poughkeepsiecar car 218.8 mi
    5h 1m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Albanybus bus 253
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $71–265

  4. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SYR - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 27m
    $125–639

  5. Bus, train via Albany #2

    1. Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $87–408

  6. Bus, train via Utica

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Community College to Lowville Dollar Generalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lowville to Union Stationbus bus 549 / ...
    3. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 2m
    $59–214

  7. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SYR - JFK
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $111–442

  8. Fly Watertown International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Watertown International Airport (ART) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ART - PHL
    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
    6h 14m
    $146–1,110

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 288.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Watertown, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Watertown to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the taxi to Watertown, take the bus to Syracuse, walk to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watertown to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Watertown, Syracuse, Albany, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, East St & Herrick St, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 40m.

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