The average train between Newark and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark 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 3 hours between Newark and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Book your Newark to Poughkeepsie train tickets online with Amtrak Acela, Amtrak and Amtrak Northeast Regional.
The distance between Newark and Poughkeepsie is 109.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $20–45 and the journey takes 1h 25m.