What is the cheapest way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Boston University and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Boston University and Poughkeepsie is 306 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Boston University to Poughkeepsie without a car?

The best way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 20m and costs $60 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Poughkeepsie train from?

Boston University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

The best way to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie is to train via New York which takes 7h 20m and costs $60 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Boston University to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Boston University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston University to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Poughkeepsie is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Boston University to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 109+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Boston University to Poughkeepsie - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Boston University to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
7h 20m
$62–827
Drive 175 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston University to Poughkeepsie175 mi
3h 49m
$32–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
8h 25m
$50–114
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
6h 11m
$130–414
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationBerkshire Flyer
8h 28m
$33–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus StationGreyhound US0240
2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North StationWpp
9h 1m
$38–76
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
6h 22m
$424–855
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
6h 41m
$152–441

Boston University to Poughkeepsie by foot, tram, and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.5 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Boston University East, Copley, Boston, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Metro North Station via Boston University East, Boylston, Boston, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 9h 1m.

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