The cheapest and fastest trains from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$234
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA will cost around $234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
It's difficult to get from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA without transferring at least once.
236 Empire Service · 157 Northeast Regional · 615 Keystone Service9:15 AM5h49Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY3:04 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$1711One-way2 transfers
284 Empire Service · 669 Keystone Service2:10 PM5h57Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY8:07 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2261One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service · 667 Keystone Service11:10 AM6h57Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY6:07 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2431One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 671 Keystone Service2:46 PM8h00Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY10:46 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2961One-way1 transfer
236 Empire Service · 157 Northeast Regional · 615 Keystone Service9:15 AM5h49Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY3:04 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$1711One-way2 transfers
284 Empire Service · 669 Keystone Service2:10 PM5h57Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY8:07 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2261One-way1 transfer
280 Empire Service · 667 Keystone Service11:10 AM6h57Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY6:07 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2431One-way1 transfer
290 Ethan Allen Express · 671 Keystone Service2:46 PM8h00Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY10:46 PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA$2961One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train for Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $99, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$147 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $147 (€120) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-108.52 (€-88.80). The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 PM Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h57 | 12:07 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:48 PM Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h39 | 2:27 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h16 | 3:46 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Trains from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€81) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 13:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€81) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 1:15 PM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA trainsAmtrak, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) trains will get you between Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY and Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA from $99 (€81). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY to Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

