The average train between Hackensack and Poughkeepsie takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack 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 3 times a day between Hackensack and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 51m • 2 changes


2h 10m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


3h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Hackensack to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Poughkeepsie is 91.1 km. The road distance is 140 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m.