What is the cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest way to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie?

The fastest way to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Swarthmore College and Poughkeepsie?

No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie?

The distance between Swarthmore College and Poughkeepsie is 175 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

How do I travel from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie without a car?

The best way to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie train from?

Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Where does the Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie train arrive?

Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie?

Yes, the driving distance between Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie.

Where can I stay near Poughkeepsie?

There are 120+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.

Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie by train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak StationEmpire Service / ...
4h 41m
$43–671
Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie172.4 mi
3h 29m
$32–46
Train via Trenton
1. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to TrentonTre
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn StationNec
3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Poughkeepsie
6h 19m

Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie by foot and train (Amtrak)

77Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Swarthmore, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 41m.

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