How to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €43, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 153 miles (247 km)

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€119

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€107

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6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA

How to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Spirit Airlines
02:50PM12h13
Poughkeepsie, NY
03:03AMBoston, MA
$581One-way
0 transfers

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Spirit Airlines
02:50PM12h13
Poughkeepsie, NY
03:03AMBoston, MA
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Spirit Airlines
11:59AM5h32
Poughkeepsie, NY
05:31PMBoston, MA
$1841One-way
0 transfers

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Spirit Airlines
09:57AM13h33
Poughkeepsie, NY
11:30PMBoston, MA
$771One-way
0 transfers
Spirit Airlines
09:50AM12h00
Poughkeepsie, NY
09:50PMBoston, MA
$1061One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA

Travel to Boston, MA 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Poughkeepsie, NY and Boston, MA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is a train with an average price of $46 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA:

A train is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $54 (€43).

A train is $79 (€63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $124 (€99).

The fastest way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is approximately 153 miles (247 km).
The average frequency per day from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poughkeepsie, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ulster County Area Transit, Leprechaun Lines to go to Boston, MA by bus.
  • Travel with United, Spirit Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) to go to Boston, MA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA:
  • 13 direct flights per day with United.
Omio customers who travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Providence, RI, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boston, MA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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