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

Poughkeepsie to Newark - Train Schedule

The EMPIRE SERVICE train from Poughkeepsie to Newark usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 50 min-3 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 NJCL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Penn Station Light Rail Departure 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 - NJCL
Light Rail - NLRNLR
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 - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3235| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 8
    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 86.38 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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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 NJCL, 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 34 St-Penn Station near Poughkeepsie to Newark Penn Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Newark Penn 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 34 St-Penn 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 Newark Penn Station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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