There are 6 ways to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 Stbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
5h 29m$54–99Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montauk to Poughkeepsiecar 177.3 mi
4h$33–47Train
- Take the train from Montauk to Jamaicatrain Montauk Branch
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 44m$54–126Bus, train via New York
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Avbus Westbound
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
5h 46m$52–87Bus, train via Holbrook
- Take the bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connectionbus
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
6h$68–162Bus
- Take the bus from Montauk to JFK Airport Connection - WBbus Montauk-Westbound / ...
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
8h 2m$48–123
Montauk to Poughkeepsie by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 4h and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Montauk to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Metro North Station via Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Queens Vil, Ny and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Montauk to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Montauk and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Montauk and Poughkeepsie is 189 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Montauk to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
The best way to get from Montauk to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Montauk, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Montauk to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Jamaica, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montauk to Metro North Station via JFK Airport Connection - WB, Horace Harding Expwy/Main St, Queens Vil, Ny, White Plains, Ny, and TransCenter in around 8h 2m.
- 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
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Montauk to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $24–35
- Peak
- $35–60
Train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $19–30
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
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from Montauk to 3 Av & E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $35–45
Bus from Montauk Village to Islip Airport Connection
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $27–35
Bus from Montauk to JFK Airport Connection - WB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/hjmobile/
- Schedules at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/schedules.php
- Book at
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com/booking/jitney/tripfinder.php
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- info@hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Website
- hamptonluxuryliner.com
Bus from Montauk Village to E 34 St/3 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.hamptonluxuryliner.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- 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
Montauk to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at JFK Airport Connection - WB station.
Montauk to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montauk to Poughkeepsie is 178 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Montauk to Poughkeepsie.
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