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How to get fromIthaca to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ithaca to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 21m
    $42–112

  2. Drive 182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ithaca to Poughkeepsiecar car 182.3 mi
    3h 53m
    $34–48

  3. Bus, train via New York

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to New Yorkbus bus Adt N823
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain train Hudson
    8h 4m
    $61–197

  4. Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ITH - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $60–277

  5. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $51–187

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    7h 2m
    $329–860

Ithaca to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Syracuse Bus Station, walk to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Poughkeepsie via New York, W 42 St/9 Av, E 42 St/Madison Av, and Grand Central Terminal in around 8h 4m.

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