There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train via Queens
best- Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 35m$28–67Drive 108.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip to Poughkeepsiecar 108.1 mi
2h 27m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Melville to White Plainsbus Adt A418h
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
7h 35m$21–49Train
- Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain VIA Rail
4h 22m$30–111Train #2
- Take the train from Babylon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
4h 46m$30–53
Islip to Poughkeepsie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Metro North Station via Amityville LIRR, Melville and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Islip and Poughkeepsie is 118 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via Queens which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Islip to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Melville station.
Islip to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
The best way to get from Islip to Poughkeepsie is to train via Queens which takes 3h 35m and costs $28 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Islip to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Metro North Station via Amityville LIRR, NYS 110/S Service Rd, Melville, White Plains, and TransCenter in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $9–13
- Peak
- $13–21
Train from Babylon to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $15–24
Train from Babylon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–15
- Peak
- $14–24
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
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Melville to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–25
- Flexible
- $25–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Islip to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at White Plains station.
Islip to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Poughkeepsie is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Islip to Poughkeepsie.
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