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How to get fromCape May to Poughkeepsieby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape May to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 15m
    $46–117

  2. Drive 221.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape May to Poughkeepsiecar car 221.9 mi
    4h 25m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from Rt-47 At 2Nd St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $79–740

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $54–143

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 28m
    $44–168

Cape May to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape May to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, walk to Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, take the bus to E 42 St/Madison Av, walk to Grand Central Terminal, then take the train to Poughkeepsie. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cape May to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Rt-47 At 2Nd St, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 57m.

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