There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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 via Stamford
best- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
5h 43m$48–691Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the bus from S. Broadway & Main St. to Metro North StationWpp
6h 27m$23–661Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from New York to RosendaleAdt 104 / ...
8h 24m$47–118Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from Providence to Poughkeepsie148.5 mi
3h 38m$28–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
5h 46m$56–743
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Poughkeepsie Main & Market via New York and Rosendale Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Poughkeepsie via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Poughkeepsie is 251 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via Stamford which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie is to train via Stamford which takes 5h 43m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Poughkeepsie via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Poughkeepsie Main & Market via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Rosendale Park & Ride in around 8h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
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.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $26–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Rosendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $22–65
- Flexible
- $45–65
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie.
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