There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Altoona Amtrak Station
9h 2m$89–784Drive 295.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University295.8 mi
5h 23m$54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
10h 42m$94–210Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Altoona Amtrak StationPennsylvanian
9h 5m$97–234
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is to drive which takes 5h 23m 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 $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Poughkeepsie to Penn State University, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Penn State University is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m 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.
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
- $28–65
- 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
- $24–340
- 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
- $40–110
- 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
- $60–160
- 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.html
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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