What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Islip?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie to Islip. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Islip via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Islip?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Islip is 118 miles. The road distance is 108.7 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Islip without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip without a car is to train via Queens which takes 4h 10m and costs $28 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Islip train from?

Poughkeepsie to Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Islip train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Islip?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Islip is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 107+ hotels available in Islip.

Poughkeepsie to Islip - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 2 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Islip by train, car, or bus

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Train via Queens
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Jamaica to Isliptrain Montauk Branch
4h 10m
$28–54
Drive 108 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Islipcar 108 mi
2h 28m
$20–29
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hallbus 2
4h 11m
$39–94
Train
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Babylontrain Babylon Branch
5h
$31–54

Poughkeepsie to Islip by train

64Weekly Trains

4h 10mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Islip via Grand Central Terminal and Jamaica in around 4h 10m.

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