There are 3 ways to get from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal191
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
3h 15m$28–58Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie70.8 mi
1h 30m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn StationBntnm
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 25m$33–88
Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Montclair Heights and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Montclair State University and Poughkeepsie is 135 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 15m and costs $27 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Montclair Heights station.
Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie.
There are 118+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Montclair State University, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Montclair Heights, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 25m.
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- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Montclair Heights to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–13
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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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Montclair State University to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–24
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