There are 3 ways to get from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 11m$35–105Drive 120 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie120 mi
2h 25m$22–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
4h 21m$54–75
Princeton University to Poughkeepsie by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct. and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Princeton University and Poughkeepsie is 125 miles. The road distance is 120.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Princeton University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton University to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Poughkeepsie is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie.
There are 119+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Princeton, Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 11m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–20
- Peak
- $23–27
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $30–45
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