There are 3 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
2h 46m$18–54Drive 101.2 mi
- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers Universitycar 101.2 mi
2h 13m$19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
3h 36m$48–69
Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at New Brunswick via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Rutgers University is 106 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs $18 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Rutgers University.
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What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rutgers University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and New Brunswick in around 2h 46m.
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
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- 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 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
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