How to get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by subway and train?

From Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to World Trade Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 subway and finally take the 1 train from Grand Central station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $33.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

165min$33.00
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Subway - 5
Train - 1
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - 11
    Wait for train
    1
    817#| Poughkeepsie
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by subway and train via RED, 4 and 1

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to World Trade Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 subway and finally take the 1 train from Grand Central station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $33.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

165min$33.00
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Subway - 4
Train - 1
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - 11
    Wait for train
    1
    817#| Poughkeepsie
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie

The distance between Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and Poughkeepsie, New York - New Jersey is approximately 79.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie

To check the subway and train schedule from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jersey City) and destination (Poughkeepsie), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway 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 subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by subway and train via RED, 4 and 1

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the RED train from Journal Square station to World Trade Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 subway and finally take the 1 train from Grand Central station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $33.00. The subway and train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

165min$33.00
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Subway - 4
Train - 1
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand Central
    100 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - 11
    Wait for train
    1
    817#| Poughkeepsie
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    115 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Train line RED, Subway line 5, Train line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Train line RED, Subway line 4, Train line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till World Trade Center station near Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey by train and subway is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the RED train from the Journal Square station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the train at the World Trade Center station, which is closest to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie?

    The ride from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie costs $33.00.

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