The average train between Long Island and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island 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 hourly between Long Island and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Long Island station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Long Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
The distance between Long Island and Poughkeepsie is 121.5 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie hourly. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
