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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Erieby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Erie by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Erie Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    9h
    $45–160

  2. Drive 397.9 mi

    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Eriecar397.9 mi
    7h 30m
    $73–105

  3. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeLGA - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 28m
    $167–471

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeLGA - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    8h 41m
    $180–1,091

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeJFK - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    9h 1m
    $182–1,053

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeLGA - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    10h 33m
    $136–383

Poughkeepsie to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Erie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–160 and the journey takes 9h.

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