The average train between New York and Poughkeepsie takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from New York 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 every 30 minutes between New York and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
New York to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
New York to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
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The distance between New York and Poughkeepsie is 108 km. The road distance is 117 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. Two other operators also service this route.
