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Trip Overview

The average train between Poughkeepsie and Washington takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
295 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 48m
$73–172

Poughkeepsie to Washington train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poughkeepsie and Washington. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak9h 49m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 33m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 8m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 12m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 1m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 48m.

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