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 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 34m.

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 34m and costs $35 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 58m to drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 111+ 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 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 34m
$39–88
Drive 136.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Riverhead to Poughkeepsiecar 136.6 mi
2h 58m
$25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Grand Central Terminaltrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
5h 16m
$36–70
Bus, train
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 New York Penn Station to Poughkeepsietrain
5h 29m
$31–108

Riverhead to Poughkeepsie by train

64Weekly Trains

4h 34mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Riverhead to Poughkeepsie.

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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 34m.

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