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The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$366

Average price

$366

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

4 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

409 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY will cost around $366 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $366.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY without transferring at least once.

09:35AM5h10

Washington, DC

02:45PMPoughkeepsie, NY

$3661One-way

1 transfer

10:35AM5h07

Washington, DC

03:42PMPoughkeepsie, NY

$3661One-way

1 transfer

12:05PM5h02

Washington, DC

05:07PMPoughkeepsie, NY

$3661One-way

1 transfer

02:05PM5h17

Washington, DC

07:22PMPoughkeepsie, NY

$3661One-way

1 transfer

03:05PM5h03

Washington, DC

08:08PMPoughkeepsie, NY

$3661One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY

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Trains from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $322 (€258) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

253 miles (408 km)

Average train duration

4h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

$322 (€258)

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 40m

First train

05:00

Last train

22:00

Price information

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY trains

Travel to Poughkeepsie, NY from Washington, DC from $141 (€113) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
Cheapest Price: $141
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 4 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $684
Amtrak Acela frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY.

Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY can start from as little as $107 (€86) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY is $146 (€117); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY train travel time is 5 h 36 min for the 253 mile (408 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY leaves at 4: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY leaves at 10: 00 PM.

There are 16 trains a day from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY which require at least one change with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Poughkeepsie, NY. Take the fast train with Amtrak Acela from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY.

Take the Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 00 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Washington, DC to Poughkeepsie, NY by train is August.

You have options as you can travel to Poughkeepsie, NY from Washington, DC 2 different ways: train or flight.