What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $85.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Jersey City?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Jersey City is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Jersey City train from?

Poughkeepsie to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Jersey City train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Jersey City is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City.

Where can I stay near Jersey City?

There are 3636+ hotels available in Jersey City.

Poughkeepsie to Jersey City - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
1h 45m
$30–82
Drive 77.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Jersey City77.9 mi
1h 46m
$15–21
Train via Journal Square
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
2h 10m
$21–84
Train via Journal Square #2
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2h 38m
$21–30

Poughkeepsie to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)

63Weekly Trains

1h 45mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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