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Compare 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 an average ticket price of CHF 213 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 213, while a flight costs an average of CHF 431.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 213 Average price Cheapest | CHF 431 Average price | CHF 36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA
Compare the available ways to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA:
A train is CHF 218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average CHF 431.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around CHF 213 compared to roughly CHF 36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 176. The journey takes 5h 56m versus 3h 14m 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.
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How to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
5:45 PM 4h59 Poughkeepsie, NY 10:44 PM Boston, MA CHF 38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:45 PM 4h59 Poughkeepsie, NY 10:44 PM Boston, MA CHF 38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 PM 1h15 Poughkeepsie, NY 3:10 PM Boston, MA CHF 210 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:25 PM 1h16 Poughkeepsie, NY 11:41 PM Boston, MA CHF 189 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA:
A train is CHF 218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Boston, MA costing on average CHF 431.
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poughkeepsie, NY and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY and arrive in Back Bay station, Boston, MA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- 19 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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