There are 4 ways to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal139 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
4h 56m$34–76Drive 134.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie134.1 mi
2h 43m$25–36Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn StationNjcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 13m$35–108Bus
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal139 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to RosendaleAdt 104 / ...
6h 51m$36–111
Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Rt-88 At Maxson Rd and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Lakewood Bus Terminal, New York and Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Long Branch and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Point Pleasant and Poughkeepsie is 197 miles. The road distance is 134.8 miles.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Point Pleasant, Ocean County, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bay Head to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt-88 At Maxson Rd to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Lakewood Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 6h 51m.
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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 Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
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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 Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $12–40
- 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
Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Point Pleasant to Poughkeepsie.
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