There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Philadelphia (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m$94–795Drive 295.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Penn State Universitycar 295.8 mi
5h 25m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Philadelphiabus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Stationbus
12h 21m$71–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
9h 5m$97–245
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Penn State University is 400 miles. The road distance is 297.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University without a car is to train via Philadelphia which takes 9h 2m and costs $90 - $800.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is to train via Philadelphia which takes 9h 2m and costs $90 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 12h 21m.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University.
There are 26+ hotels available in Penn State University.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Penn State University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 30th Street Station, and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Penn State University via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Philadelphia, and Altoona Bus Station in around 12h 21m.
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
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from Metro North Station to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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