The average train between Princeton Junction and Poughkeepsie takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Poughkeepsie station.
Book your Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie train tickets online with NJ Transit, MTA and Metro-North Railroad (MNR).
The distance between Princeton Junction and Poughkeepsie is 164.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Poughkeepsie via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 38m.