The average train between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead 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 4 times a day between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Mineola station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie is 113.4 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h.