Train Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie from $38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Poughkeepsie takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: $38
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...

3h 45m

$23–65

Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Princeton Junction and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:57 PM → 5:07 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:22 PM → 6:08 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 7:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 8:08 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:31 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
11:31 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
11:41 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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