The average train between Boston and Poughkeepsie takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Boston to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Book your Boston to Poughkeepsie train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Boston and Poughkeepsie is 247.4 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 27m.