What is the cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Poughkeepsie and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Newton, MA via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Waltham?

No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Waltham is 310 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from Poughkeepsie to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham without a car is to train via New York which takes 6h 14m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus from?

Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Poughkeepsie to Waltham train from?

Poughkeepsie to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham is to train via New York which takes 6h 14m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Waltham train arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Waltham is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Waltham.

Poughkeepsie to Waltham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via New York (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 14m
$100–202
Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Walthamcar 170.6 mi
3h 38m
$32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
8h 51m
$62–113
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
5h 32m
$76–370
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 18m
$85–182
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
2. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
9h 24m
$62–127
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
5h 49m
$243–911
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
5h 30m
$494–1,189

Poughkeepsie to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 308.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Washington St @ Bacon St via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Newton, MA via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Manhattan, NY in around 8h 51m.

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