What is the cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Mineola and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Hempstead and Poughkeepsie is 94 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

How do I travel from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie without a car?

The best way to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train from?

Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.

Where does the Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Hempstead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Poughkeepsie is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 130+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Hempstead to Poughkeepsie - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hempstead to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Mineola to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 55m
$30–64
Drive 84.7 mi
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1. Drive from Hempstead to Poughkeepsiecar 84.7 mi
1h 57m
$16–23
Train via Hempstead
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 7m
$27–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain VIA Rail
4h 13m
$25–166

Hempstead to Poughkeepsie by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.2 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Mineola to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 2h 55m.

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