Train from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Washington to Poughkeepsie on November 30
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Get from Washington to Poughkeepsie

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day
6h 22mAverage Duration
253 milesDistance
37kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US 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.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

    The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Poughkeepsie start from $62. The average price for this train route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

    The average train ride duration from Washington to Poughkeepsie is 6h 22m, covering a distance of 253 miles (407 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 13m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.

  3. Which train operators service the Washington to Poughkeepsie route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

    The earliest train departs from Washington to Poughkeepsie at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

  5. What 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.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

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

  7. Which train operator has the most timely service from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

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

  8. 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.

Best price found
11/28
$73
11/29
$165
Today
$345
12/01
$124
12/02
$54
12/03
$67
12/04
$84
12/05
$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $54

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $603 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-12-02.

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