There are 3 ways to get from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
1h 31m$17–80Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie74.9 mi
1h 27m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Albany, Ny to Rosendale, Ny291 / ...
- Take the bus from Rosendale Park & Ride to Poughkeepsie Main & MarketUpl-Eb
3h 10m$18–37
Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Albany, Ny and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Albany Bus Terminal and Poughkeepsie is 70 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $17 - $80.
The train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany, Ny station.
Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $17 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Albany Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 1m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany, Ny to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Rosendale, Ny and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–29
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany, Ny to Rosendale, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-888-827-8228
- ucat@co.ulster.ny.us
- Website
- ucat.ulstercountyny.gov
Bus from Rosendale Park & Ride to Poughkeepsie Main & Market
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/
- Schedules at
- https://ucat.ulstercountyny.gov/routes/
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More Questions & Answers
Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Rosendale, Ny station.
Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Albany Bus Terminal to Poughkeepsie.
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