There are 3 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via Madison Ave & S. Swan St
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
1h 43m$19–82Drive 74.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol74.2 mi
1h 28m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 17m$17–80
Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and New York State Capitol is 73 miles. The road distance is 74.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol without a car is to train via Madison Ave & S. Swan St which takes 1h 43m and costs $18 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Poughkeepsie to New York State Capitol.
There are 207+ hotels available in New York State Capitol.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and New York State Capitol, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 6m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–29
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