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Rochester to Poughkeepsie trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rochester and Poughkeepsie takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester 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.

6h 10m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$130
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Rochester to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Rochester and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:25 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 7:34 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 39m • Direct
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    train train 5h 45m • Direct
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    train train 7h 7m • Direct
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    train train 6h 9m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 297 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 30m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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