How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie start at $71. The average price for this train route is around $289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

The average train trip from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie takes 4h 38m and covers 258 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 47m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Poughkeepsie route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

The earliest train from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie departs at 6:28am. The latest train departs at 11:40pm.

What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Wilmington to Poughkeepsie from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Wilmington to Poughkeepsie on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:55am	Wilmington Station	3h 47m	3:42pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
	Train	11:55am	Wilmington Station	5h 12m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
	Train	12:57pm	Wilmington Station	4h 10m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	2:17pm	Wilmington Station	3h 51m	6:08pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
	Train	11:40pm	Wilmington Station	9h 3m	8:43am	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Get from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

4h 38mAverage Duration

258 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,650 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Poughkeepsie by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie start at $71. The average price for this train route is around $289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
The average train trip from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie takes 4h 38m and covers 258 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Poughkeepsie route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie departs at 6:28am. The latest train departs at 11:40pm.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Poughkeepsie?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Poughkeepsie, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $95 to $785 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Poughkeepsie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-12-20.