The cheapest and fastest trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
Of the 4 trains that leave Poughkeepsie, NY for Rochester, NY on Sun, Mar 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 344 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 28 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
291 Ethan Allen Express · 49 Lake Shore Limited | 7:44 PM Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 7h39 | 3:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 1 transfer | |
49 Lake Shore Limited | 9:10 PM Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 6h13 | 3:23 AM Rochester station, Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 22 | |||||
![]() | 8:45 AM Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h28 | 2:13 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:43 AM Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h45 | 5:28 PM Rochester, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY
Trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 17:27 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Poughkeepsie, NY and Rochester, NY from $52 (€42). 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, NY to Rochester, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY 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 Rochester, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Poughkeepsie, NY to Rochester, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week. Access via Main Street.
- River Station Restaurant
- Brasserie 292
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Residence Inn Poughkeepsie
- Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie
- Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Metro-North Railroad: Hudson Line
- Bus: Dutchess County Public Transit
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station is an intermodal transit station with facilities for Amtrak and bus services.
- Bus: Local and regional bus transportation is provided
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