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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Washington DCBy train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 46m
    $82–186

  2. Drive 294.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Washington DCcar car 294.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $54–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 51m
    $57–97

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 3m
    $91–587

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
    9h 18m
    $70–152

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    5h 27m
    $89–499

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    5h 53m
    $80–505

  8. Train to Albany County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ALB - DCA
    5h 50m
    $141–937

  9. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    6h 59m
    $115–747

Poughkeepsie to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Washington DC via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Washington DC via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 9h 18m.

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