There are 3 ways to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
3h 41m$25–41Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie85.6 mi
1h 58m$16–23Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 31m$39–84
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie by foot, bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Poughkeepsie is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie.
There are 117+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Poughkeepsie via Hempstead and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
- 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
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Hemp Trans Ctr / Bays 6-10 to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
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