There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus New York
5h 39m$43–221Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Hartfordcar 76.9 mi
2h 2m$14–21Train
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 41m$48–80Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240
5h 46m$14–35
Poughkeepsie to Hartford by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Hartford Union Station via White Plains Transportation Center and Stamford Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via 125th Street - Harlem and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Hartford is 188 miles. The road distance is 77.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Hartford bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Hartford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Hartford is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $40 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Hartford Amtrak Station via 125th Street - Harlem and New Haven in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Hartford Union Station via White Plains Transportation Center, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, and Stamford Bus Stop in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $21–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Haven to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from Metro North Station to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Poughkeepsie to Hartford bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Poughkeepsie to Hartford train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Hartford is 77 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Hartford.
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