There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 46m$45–723Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from S. Broadway & Main St. to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
6h 9m$23–661Drive 149.4 mi
- Drive from Providence to Poughkeepsiecar 149.4 mi
3h 37m$28–40Train via Stamford
- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
5h 46m$48–691
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Poughkeepsie is 262 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie.
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What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $26–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $23–26
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from S. Broadway & Main St. to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- leprechaunlines.com
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
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