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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape May to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus bus 316
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $55–686

  2. Drive 221.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape May to Poughkeepsiecar car 221.9 mi
    4h 24m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    7h 54m
    $48–118

  4. Bus, train via Atlantic City

    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 52m
    $77–724

Cape May to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 Jfk Blvd At 30Th St, walk to 30Th Street Station, take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Poughkeepsie via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Madison Av, and Grand Central Terminal in around 7h 54m.

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