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 Metro North Station and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via White Plains Bus Station, Hartford Union Station and Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

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 Newtonville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Poughkeepsie to Waltham?

The distance between Poughkeepsie and Waltham is 278 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 and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $55 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m 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 Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North 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 7h 4m and costs $50 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus arrive?

Poughkeepsie to Waltham bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter 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 1628+ hotels available in Waltham.

Poughkeepsie to Waltham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Waltham by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAbus Manhattan-Cambridge
6h 49m
$56–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus Wpp
2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
9h 39m
$31–83
Train via New York (Amtrak)
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
7h 4m
$53–802
Drive 170.6 mi
1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Walthamcar 170.6 mi
3h 38m
$32–45
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
6h 6m
$140–489
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 Framingham Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 20m
$72–161
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
6h 21m
$272–811

Poughkeepsie to Waltham by train (Amtrak)

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.9 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Newtonville via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Elm St @ Main St via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Hartford Union Station, Boston, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 9h 39m.

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