How to get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by train?

From Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, take the ATW train from Journal Square station to 33rd Street station. Next, take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min.

148min
Walk to train stationTrain - ATW
Train - ATW
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
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 - ATWATW
    Wait for train
    ATW
    Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Niagara Falls
  • 6
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Bus - 22
Train - NC
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Secaucus Via NJ Intl & Bulk Mail Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32472
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7818| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Niagara Falls
  • 8
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    83 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 79.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Journal Square.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • JFK Blvd at Cottage St

Public transit stations close to Poughkeepsie, New York - New Jersey

Poughkeepsie is located at Poughkeepsie, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Poughkeepsie Train Station.

Train stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Poughkeepsie

Bus stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Poughkeepsie Train Station
  • Rinaldi Boulevard N & Main Street
  • Rinaldi Blvd S & Main

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From Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the EMPIRE SERVICE train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Bus - 22
Train - NC
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Secaucus Via NJ Intl & Bulk Mail Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Secaucus Junction Bus Plaza
    ID 32472
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Secaucus
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7818| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Niagara Falls
  • 8
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    83 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Train line ATW, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 2, Train line NC, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

    The ATW train line goes from Journal Square station near Jersey City to Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken 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?

    The total travel time between Jersey City and Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey by train is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the ATW 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 Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken station, which is closest to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

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