What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Metro North Station via TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Newark and Poughkeepsie is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Poughkeepsie without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $29 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Poughkeepsie bus from?

Newark to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Poughkeepsie train from?

Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

The best way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $29 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $95 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Newark to Poughkeepsie bus arrive?

Newark to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.

Where does the Newark to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Poughkeepsie is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Newark to Poughkeepsie.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Poughkeepsie?

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Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 109+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Newark to Poughkeepsie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 44m
$29–589
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
4h 38m
$13–91
Drive 78 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Poughkeepsiecar 78 mi
1h 43m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 7m
$27–71

Newark to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie.

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Distance: 82.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Metro North Station via White Plains Bus Station and TransCenter in around 4h 38m.

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