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Compare train and flight for Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $236 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 $236, while a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$236 Average price Cheapest | $513 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC:
A train is $276 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $526.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
Tickets start at around $250 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$169. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 5h 13m 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 Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC
How to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 68 Adirondack · 65 Northeast Regional · 151 Northeast Regional8:40 PM10h18Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1731One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 68 Adirondack · 65 Northeast Regional · 151 Northeast Regional8:40 PM10h18Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY6:58 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1731One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- UA13666:00 AM1h19Newark Liberty International Airport7:19 AMDulles International Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 234 Empire Service · 1143 Northeast Regional7:51 AM5h31Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY1:22 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2901One-way1 transfer
- 244 Empire Service · 1165 Northeast Regional5:30 PM6h12Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY11:42 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3681One-way1 transfer
- 238 Empire Service · 1163 Northeast Regional1:10 PM6h40Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY7:50 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$4631One-way1 transfer
- UA62856:00 AM1h23LaGuardia Airport7:23 AMDulles International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
- UA403810:25 AM1h30LaGuardia Airport11:55 AMDulles International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
- UA62947:29 PM1h31LaGuardia Airport9:00 PMDulles International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC:
A train is $277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $513.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 94 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poughkeepsie, NY and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 34 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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