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How to get fromHighlands to Poughkeepsieby ferry, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Highlands to Poughkeepsie by ferry, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    3h 34m
    $32–76

  2. Drive 117.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands to Poughkeepsiecar car 117.8 mi
    2h 30m
    $22–31

  3. Ferry, train via New York

    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    3h 52m
    $37–99

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 54m
    $28–88

  5. Line 834 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay Ave At Washington Ave# to Red Bank Rail Stationbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain train
    5h 14m
    $23–188

Highlands to Poughkeepsie by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 54m.

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