The average train between Princeton and Poughkeepsie takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton 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 Princeton and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Princeton to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Princeton and Poughkeepsie is 162.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 6m.