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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington DC and Poughkeepsie takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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.

5h 52m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$101
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
5h 56m
$82–188

Washington DC to Poughkeepsie train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Washington DC and Poughkeepsie. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Poughkeepsie at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 297.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 56m.

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