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Compare train and flight for Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $109, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY:
A train is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Poughkeepsie, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$41. The journey takes 7h 6m versus 5h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
How to get from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:34 PM 1h26 Buffalo, NY 5:00 PM Poughkeepsie, NY $181 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:34 PM 1h26 Buffalo, NY 5:00 PM Poughkeepsie, NY $181 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:34 PM 1h26 Buffalo, NY 5:00 PM Poughkeepsie, NY $181 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 AM 7h57 Buffalo, NY 5:57 PM Poughkeepsie, NY $227 1 One-way 0 transfers12:59 AM 1h31 Buffalo, NY 2:30 AM Poughkeepsie, NY $233 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY:
A train is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buffalo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY costing on average $533.
Other travel options to Poughkeepsie, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 88 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buffalo, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Buffalo Niagara International Airport and arrive in Bradley International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Buffalo NY Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY and arrive in Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines to go to Poughkeepsie, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Poughkeepsie, NY by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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