Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Union Station | Poughkeepsie Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Poughkeepsie Station | No tags | ||||
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela | Train | Union Station | Poughkeepsie Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Poughkeepsie Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Poughkeepsie Station | No tags |
Get from Washington to Poughkeepsie
The journey takes about 6 hours 8 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Poughkeepsie start from £39. The average price for this train route is around £132. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The average train journey time from Washington to Poughkeepsie is 6h 8m, covering a distance of 253 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 13m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Poughkeepsie route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest train from Washington to Poughkeepsie departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Washington 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 Washington to Poughkeepsie?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Washington 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 Washington 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie as early as possible.
