There are 3 ways to get from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie by train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train via New York
best- Take the train from Central Islip to Woodsidetrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 34m$32–55Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Islip to Poughkeepsiecar 107.1 mi
2h 24m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 36m$39–87
Central Islip to Poughkeepsie by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Central Islip and arriving at Poughkeepsie via 61 St-Woodside and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Central Islip and Poughkeepsie is 119 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via New York which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Central Islip to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Central Islip station.
Central Islip to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Woodside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Islip to Poughkeepsie is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie.
There are 110+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Central Islip, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Central Islip to Poughkeepsie via Woodside, 61 St-Woodside, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Central Islip to Woodside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $15–25
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–17
- Peak
- $17–28
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–20
- Peak
- $23–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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