There are 6 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 19m$53–112Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Lavallettecar 141.8 mi
2h 58m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallettebus
5h 26m$38–95Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 38m$35–206Train, bus via New York #2
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 52m$37–84Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
7h 37m$37–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Lavallette is 148 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Lavallette bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Poughkeepsie to Lavallette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Lavallette, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Lavallette via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 7h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $13–28
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More Questions & Answers
Poughkeepsie to Lavallette bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Poughkeepsie to Lavallette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Lavallette is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Lavallette.
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