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 27 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

147min
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, subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 119 bus from JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway 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 2 hr 28 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - 2
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave
    ID 20818
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 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 147 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.

Train schedule from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie

To check the 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 train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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From Jersey City to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 119 bus from JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway 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 2 hr 28 min. The train schedule from Jersey City may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - 2
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave
    ID 20818
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    1 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 147 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 148 minutes, using Bus line 119, Subway line 2, 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 27 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 27 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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