There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the taxi from Amsterdam Amtrak Station to Howe Caverns
3h$102–182Drive 89.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns89.2 mi
1h 59m$17–24Train, bus via Albany
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to CobleskillAdt 134 / ...
4h 6m$52–137Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
- Take the bus from Schenectady to CobleskillAdt 134 / ...
3h 46m$50–137
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $16 - $24.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Howe Caverns is 134 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns.
There are nine+ hotels available in Howe Caverns.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Howe Caverns, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Howe Caverns. However, you can take the train to Amsterdam Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Howe Caverns. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Howe Caverns via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, East St & Herrick St, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av, Albany, and Cobleskill in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $18–110
- Business Class
- $30–190
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $24–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $24–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $21–35
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–29
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $21–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $21–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Cobleskill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $28–35
Bus from Schenectady to Cobleskill
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $13–18
- Flexible
- $17–35
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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