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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Poughkeepsieby train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    3h 51m
    $43–671
  2. Drive 158.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Poughkeepsiecar158.8 mi
    3h 20m
    $29–42
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownbusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsietrainHudson
    4h 29m
    $35–62
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to RosendalebusAdt 104 / ...
    6h 34m
    $39–100

Philadelphia to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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