There are 7 ways to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Station
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
7h 59m$67–828Drive 179.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Poughkeepsie179.6 mi
3h 51m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Station
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North StationWpp
9h 18m$46–75Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
6h 23m$131–430Train
- Take the train from Lowell to North Station
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
9h 4m$38–128Bus, train
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to New Haven Bus Stop
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
10h$73–124Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
6h 34m$435–901
Lowell to Poughkeepsie by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Metro North Station via Boston and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via North Station, Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Lowell and Poughkeepsie is 332 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via New York which takes 7h 59m and costs $65 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Lowell to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Poughkeepsie is to train via New York which takes 7h 59m and costs $65 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Metro North Station via Boston, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $20–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $23–26
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $22–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
Lowell to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Poughkeepsie is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lowell to Poughkeepsie.
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