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- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2h 40m$42–594Drive 78 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Poughkeepsiecar 78 mi
1h 44m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
4h 33m$15–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
3h 7m$31–74
Newark to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $13 - $20.
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 33m.
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 40m.
The distance between Newark and Poughkeepsie is 83 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $40 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Newark to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $40 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 4h 33m.
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 hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 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 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Newark to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Poughkeepsie is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Newark to Poughkeepsie.
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