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 58m.

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 58m and costs $24 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Riverhead and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Riverhead LIRR and arriving at Metro North Station via Riverhead, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, Queens Vil, Ny and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

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 50m.

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 which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riverhead to Poughkeepsie bus from?

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., depart from Riverhead station.

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.

Train or bus from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie?

The best way to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Riverhead to Poughkeepsie bus arrive?

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie bus services, operated by Hampton Jitney Inc., arrive at Airport Connection-Eastbound 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 58m to drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 322+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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 Riverhead to Ronkonkomatrain
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 50m
$38–89
Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsiecar 136.6 mi
2h 58m
$25–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr to Boerum Hill-Atlantic & 4 Avbus Brooklyn-North Fork / ...
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
6h 2m
$51–106
Bus, train via Islip
1. Take the bus from Riverhead LIRR to Brentwood LIRRbus 58
2. Take the train from Brentwood to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 37m
$33–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverhead to Airport Connection-Eastboundbus Brooklyn-North Fork
2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
8h 9m
$43–128

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie.

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverhead LIRR to Metro North Station via Riverhead, Airport Connection-Eastbound, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, Queens Vil, Ny, White Plains, Ny, and TransCenter in around 8h 9m.

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