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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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$133 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC
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This is compared to other travel options from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC:
A train is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poughkeepsie, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 22 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
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