Train Metuchen to Poughkeepsie from $33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Metuchen and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day 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 37m
Duration: 100 mi
Distance: $33
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 20m

$23–60

Metuchen to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Metuchen and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:09 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:39 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 2:45 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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