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

The cheapest way to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct train between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Riverhead and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ronkonkoma and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie is 149 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train via New York which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train from?

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.

Where does the Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Ronkonkoma station.

Can I drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverhead to Poughkeepsie is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 113+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Riverhead 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 via New York
best
1. Take the train from Riverhead to Ronkonkoma
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
4h 38m
$48–119
Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie136.6 mi
2h 56m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Grand Central TerminalRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to PoughkeepsieHudson
5h 17m
$36–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRR58
2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsie
5h 27m
$31–113

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie by train

58Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Riverhead, NY, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 38m.

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