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How to get fromWest Hempstead to Poughkeepsieby train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from West Hempstead to Poughkeepsie by train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    3h 3m
    $27–44

  2. Drive 82.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Hempstead to Poughkeepsiecar car 82.9 mi
    1h 55m
    $16–22

  3. Train via Jamaica

    1. Take the train from West Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train West Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 10m
    $31–65

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arden Bl / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain train VIA Rail
    4h 7m
    $25–166

West Hempstead to Poughkeepsie by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from West Hempstead to Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 3m.

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