The average train between Paterson and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Paterson 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 2 hours between Paterson and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Poughkeepsie? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Paterson to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Paterson and Poughkeepsie is 89.6 km. The road distance is 145 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.