Train Hempstead to Poughkeepsie from $34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 13m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: $34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson

3h 8m

$26–41

Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run hourly between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:36 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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