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 train with prices starting from $54. 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 train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $48.

Distance: 153 miles (247 km)

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$128

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$163

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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1h 15m

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
12:45PM7h39
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY
08:24PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1281One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Amtrak233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
12:45PM7h39
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY
08:24PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

UnitedUA2603
11:43AM1h13
Newark Liberty International Airport
12:56PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak233 Empire Service · 448 Lake Shore Limited
12:45PM7h47
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY
08:32PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1281One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional
11:10AM7h16
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY
06:26PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak280 Empire Service · 82 Northeast Regional
11:10AM7h22
Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY
06:32PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK1412 · NK1413
12:45PM4h48
Newark Liberty International Airport
05:33PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$1951One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK1066 · NK274
05:10AM12h59
Newark Liberty International Airport
06:09PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$1951One-way
1 transfer
Spirit AirlinesNK992 · NK274
10:06AM8h03
Newark Liberty International Airport
06:09PMEdward L. Logan International Airport
$2271One-way
1 transfer

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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 flight with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A flight is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $54 (€44).

A flight is $73 (€59) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average $121 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 13m.

Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 22m.

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 54 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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:
  • 19 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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