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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainEmpire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to ProvidencetrainAcela
    5h 11m
    $58–771

  2. Drive 148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Providencecar148.4 mi
    3h 39m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn StationtrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to ProvidencebusFlixBus 2681 / ...
    6h 10m
    $48–154

  4. Train via Stamford

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamfordtrain
    3. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Providencetrain
    5h 27m
    $48–693

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbusWpp
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to New Haven Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Providence Downtownbus
    7h 11m
    $29–73

Poughkeepsie to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Providence Downtown via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, New Haven Bus Stop, and New Haven Union Station in around 7h 11m.

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