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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton 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 7m.

How far is it from Princeton to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Princeton and Poughkeepsie is 124 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Princeton to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Poughkeepsie train from?

Princeton to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Where does the Princeton to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Princeton to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Poughkeepsie is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Princeton to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 119+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Princeton to Poughkeepsie - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Princeton to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 7m
$35–105
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Poughkeepsie118.7 mi
2h 21m
$22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
4h 10m
$54–75

Princeton to Poughkeepsie by train

77Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.8 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 7m.

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