How to get from Poughkeepsie to Newark by light rail and train?

From Poughkeepsie to Newark by light rail and train

To get from Poughkeepsie to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The light rail and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

133min
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - ACELAACELA
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Poughkeepsie to Newark by light rail and train via EMPIRE SERVICE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NLR

To get from Poughkeepsie to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The light rail and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

143min
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Poughkeepsie to Newark

The distance between Poughkeepsie, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 86.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poughkeepsie to Newark by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Poughkeepsie to Newark

To check the light rail and train schedule from Poughkeepsie to Newark using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Poughkeepsie) and destination (Newark), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Poughkeepsie to Newark by light rail and train via EMPIRE SERVICE, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and NLR

To get from Poughkeepsie to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The light rail and train schedule from Poughkeepsie may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

143min
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    15 min
  • 6
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 7
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Newark?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Train line ACELA, Light Rail line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Poughkeepsie to Newark?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Train line EMPIRE SERVICE, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poughkeepsie to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    The EMPIRE SERVICE train line goes from New York station near Poughkeepsie to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Poughkeepsie to Newark in New York - New Jersey by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Poughkeepsie and Newark in New York - New Jersey by train and light rail is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Poughkeepsie to get to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the EMPIRE SERVICE train from the New York station near Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Poughkeepsie and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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