The average train between New York and Poughkeepsie takes 1h 48m 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 11:47 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 1:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 48m. 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 48m.
New York to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
New York to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
Book your New York to Poughkeepsie train tickets online with Amtrak and Metro-North Railroad (MNR).
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.
