How to get from Yale University to Poughkeepsie by bus and train?

Yale University to Poughkeepsie - Bus Schedule

The 271 bus from Yale University to Poughkeepsie runs from 12:32 AM to 11:32 PM, with departures every 10 min-4 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Yale University to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

To get from Yale University to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 271 bus from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave station to Union Ave @ Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Yale University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Poughkeepsie on the Moovit app.

234min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 271271
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave
    ID HOWCOLN
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    271 - Downtown New Haven
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Ave @ Union Station
    ID UNIUNIN
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Haven
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    98 min
  • 7
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Rensselaer
  • 8
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Yale University to Poughkeepsie

The distance between Yale University, New York - New Jersey and Poughkeepsie, New York - New Jersey is approximately 148.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yale University to Poughkeepsie by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Yale University to Poughkeepsie

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Yale University to Poughkeepsie?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 271, Train line ACELA, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yale University and Poughkeepsie?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yale University to Poughkeepsie?

    The 271 bus line goes from Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave station near Yale University in New Haven to Union Ave @ Union Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Ave @ Union Station near Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Yale University to Poughkeepsie by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Yale University in New Haven and Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 3 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Yale University to get to Poughkeepsie?

    Get on the 271 bus from the Howard Ave @ Columbus Ave stop near Yale University in New Haven.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Yale University and Poughkeepsie?

    Get off the bus at the Union Ave @ Union Station, which is closest to Poughkeepsie in New York - New Jersey.

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