There are 3 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to SchenectadyEthan Allen Express / ...
1h 44m$19–80Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady88.5 mi
1h 42m$17–24Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to SchenectadyAdirondack / ...
2h 27m$27–153
Poughkeepsie to Schenectady by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Schenectady is 87 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $19 - $80.
The train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Poughkeepsie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Poughkeepsie to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Schenectady is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Schenectady.
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What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 1h 44m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $21–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $21–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–29
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–75
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $10–75
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $10–55
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $11–22
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