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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Poughkeepsie takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Poughkeepsie. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 14m
Duration
304 mi
Distance
$187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
6h
$162–257

Bethesda to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 9m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak11h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 20m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak4h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak7h 56m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak9h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrak5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak5h 49m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 304.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h.

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