There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center by train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
2h 7m$35–68Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center77.3 mi
1h 46m$15–21Train via Penn Station
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
2h 10m$21–82Train via Grand Central Terminal
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2h 38m$21–30
Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Journal Square Transportation Center. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Journal Square via 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Journal Square Transportation Center is 80 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Journal Square Transportation Center.
There are 3207+ hotels available in Journal Square Transportation Center.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Journal Square Transportation Center, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–20
- Peak
- $23–27
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