There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Worcester Union StationLake Shore Limited
6h 35m$237–458Drive 140.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute140.6 mi
3h 11m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterWpp
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Worcester Union StationGreyhound US0240
7h 42m$36–78Train via Pittsfield (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak StationBerkshire Flyer
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Worcester Union StationLake Shore Limited
6h 51m$28–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Metro North Station and arriving at Worcester Union Station via White Plains Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute station. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Worcester Union Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 226 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, depart from Metro North Station.
Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $230 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Worcester Union Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Worcester Polytechnic Institute via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, and Worcester Union Station in around 7h 42m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–380
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $20–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $13–70
- Business - advance purchase
- $18–110
- Business Class
- $30–190
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
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
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from Metro North Station to TransCenter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Leprechaun Lines, arrive at TransCenter station.
Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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