The average train between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead 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 5 times a day between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ronkonkoma and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Riverhead 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 Riverhead to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie is 136.5 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 50m.