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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny, 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 MAPLE LEAF train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - 2
Train - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 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 - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
    Wait for train
    MAPLE LEAF
    Toronto
  • 8
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 83 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to 32nd St at Bergenline Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 159 bus and finally take the MAPLE LEAF train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 8383
Bus - 159159
Train - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Hackensack
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    32nd St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21743
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 32nd St
    ID 21708
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
    Wait for train
    MAPLE LEAF
    Toronto
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie

The distance between Jersey City, Nj, Poughkeepsie, Ny and Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Ny is approximately 79.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Poughkeepsie, Ny – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City, Nj

Jersey City, Nj is located at Jersey City, Nj, Poughkeepsie, Ny and the nearest public transit station is Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave.

Train stations close to Jersey City, Nj:

  • Journal Square
  • Grove Street

Bus stations close to Jersey City, Nj:

  • Summit Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Central Ave at Pavonia Ave
  • Newark Ave at Summit Ave

Public transit stations close to Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Ny

Poughkeepsie is located at Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, Ny and the nearest public transit station is (169) Poughkeepsie Train Station.

Train stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Poughkeepsie

Bus stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • (169) Poughkeepsie Train Station
  • Poughkeepsie Train Station
  • Rinaldi Blvd & Main

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 83 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to 32nd St at Bergenline Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 159 bus and finally take the MAPLE LEAF train from 34 St-Penn Station station to Poughkeepsie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Bus - 8383
Bus - 159159
Train - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jersey City, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Hackensack
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    32nd St at Bergenline Ave
    ID 21743
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 32nd St
    ID 21708
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Train - MAPLE LEAFMAPLE LEAF
    Wait for train
    MAPLE LEAF
    Toronto
  • 9
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    90 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line 2, Bus line MAPLE LEAF.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line 159, Bus line MAPLE LEAF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City, Nj and Poughkeepsie?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie?

    The 119 bus line goes from JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave station near Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Poughkeepsie station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jersey City, Nj to Poughkeepsie by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey and Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny by bus, subway and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City, Nj to get to Poughkeepsie?

    Get on the 119 bus from the JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave stop near Jersey City, Nj in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jersey City, Nj and Poughkeepsie?

    Get off the bus at the Poughkeepsie station, which is closest to Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, Ny.

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