Train Metuchen to Poughkeepsie from $34 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Metuchen and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen 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.

2h 40m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: $34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

3h 15m

$24–60

Metuchen to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run hourly between Metuchen and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

12:06 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 3:42 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:44 AM
2h 21m • 1 change

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