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 27m.

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 27m 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 6m.

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 6m and costs $28 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 27m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Islip.

Where can I stay near Islip?

There are 128+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Queens
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2. Take the train from Jamaica to IslipMontauk Branch
4h 6m
$28–54
Drive 108 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Islip108 mi
2h 27m
$20–29
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Amityville
3. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Islip Town Hall2
4h 11m
$44–91
Train
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BabylonBabylon Branch
5h
$31–54

Poughkeepsie to Islip by train

64Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m.

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