There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield by train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
3h 4m$22–102Drive 93.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield93.1 mi
2h$17–25Train via New York
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to NetherwoodRarv
3h 5m$35–626Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central TerminalHudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd113 / ...
3h 31m$29–63
Poughkeepsie to Plainfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield is to drive which takes 2h and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie and arriving at Netherwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Plainfield is 98 miles. The road distance is 93.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $22 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Plainfield train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Poughkeepsie station.
Poughkeepsie to Plainfield train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Plainfield is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Poughkeepsie to Plainfield.
There are 510+ hotels available in Plainfield.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Plainfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Netherwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 4m.
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Netherwood
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–12
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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to E Front St At Terrill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $9–29
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