There are 4 ways to get from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dunellen to Newark Penn StationRarv
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to PoughkeepsieVIA Rail
3h 45m$23–104Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie97.9 mi
2h 5m$18–26Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal114
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
4h 13m$30–66Train via New York
- Take the train from Dunellen to Newark Penn StationRarv
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 47m$34–638
Dunellen to Poughkeepsie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct train from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Dunellen and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Dunellen and Poughkeepsie is 102 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $22 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Dunellen to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dunellen station.
Dunellen to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunellen to Poughkeepsie is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie.
There are 116+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Dunellen, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Dunellen to Poughkeepsie via Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 3h 45m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Dunellen to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Boundbrook Rd At Sanford Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $10–35
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