There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Stamford
best- 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 45m$48–691Drive 149.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Poughkeepsiecar 149.1 mi
3h 37m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain VIA Rail
6h 3m$49–131Train, fly
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
6h 56m$110–1,007Train (Amtrak)
- 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$53–753Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
8h 43m$34–74
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 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 bus from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Metro North Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
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 45m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Poughkeepsie is 251 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via Stamford which takes 5h 45m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 45m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 43m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Metro North Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 8h 43m.
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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
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
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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $19–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $19–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $18–30
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
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
- $27–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- +1 800-624-4217
- info@leprechaunlines.com
- Website
- leprechaunlines.com
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- 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 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie.
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