There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
3h 51m$43–671Drive 158.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie158.8 mi
3h 20m$29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
4h 29m$35–62Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to RosendaleAdt 104 / ...
6h 34m$39–100
Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via New York and Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Poughkeepsie is 164 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 6h 34m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Rosendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie.
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