The average train between Ottawa and Poughkeepsie takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 14h 32m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ottawa 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 6 times a week between Ottawa and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Montréal and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Montréal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Ottawa to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Ottawa and Poughkeepsie is 436.7 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Montréal and Montreal Central Station in around 12h 28m.