How much is the train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia start from R 691. The average price for this train route is around R 2 157. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia is 4h 14m, covering a distance of 222 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia departs at 07:51. And the latest train departs at 20:40.

Train Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia from R 647 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 21 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 5m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	17:30	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 46m	21:16	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	17:30	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 46m	21:16	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:30	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	17:30	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	21:35	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 22 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:36	Poughkeepsie Station	6h 9m	01:45	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 26m	11:17	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 26m	11:17	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 35m	12:26	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 35m	12:26	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 23 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:36	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 12m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 2m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 24 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:36	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 12m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 2m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	19:36	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 12m	23:48	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 2m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia on 26 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 14m	00:54	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 2m	14:12	30th Street Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 5m	11:56	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	3h 19m	11:10	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:24 AM EDT.

Get from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 14 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 691, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

4h 14mAverage duration

222 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 773 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5773 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 691

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia, PA by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia start from R 691. The average price for this train route is around R 2 157. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia is 4h 14m, covering a distance of 222 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 15 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia departs at 07:51. And the latest train departs at 20:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/03

R 1 871

20/03

R 2 290

Today

R 1 154

22/03

R 1 242

23/03

R 752

24/03

R 752

25/03

R 892

26/03

R 997

The cheapest trip from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 23 Mar 2026 with a price of R 752

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

You can expect to pay from R 752 to R 11 468 for a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 752, which is on 2026-03-23.