The average train between Swarthmore and Poughkeepsie takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore station and arriving at Poughkeepsie station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Swarthmore to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The distance between Swarthmore and Poughkeepsie is 233.3 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Swarthmore to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 27m.