There are 5 ways to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
5h 7m$39–250Drive 77.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hartford to Poughkeepsiecar 77.7 mi
2h$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
5h 13m$21–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain VIA Rail
5h 17m$34–144Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 24m$42–873
Hartford to Poughkeepsie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartford station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Hartford Union Station and arriving at Metro North Station via TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartford station to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie via New Haven and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Hartford and Poughkeepsie is 174 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Hartford to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Hartford to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $35 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie via New Haven and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Metro North Station via White Plains Bus Station and TransCenter in around 5h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $22–26
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $23–26
- 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
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $16–45
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hartford to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Hartford to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartford to Poughkeepsie is 78 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Hartford to Poughkeepsie.
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