How to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station by light rail and train?

New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station - Light Rail Schedule

The AIRTRAIN light rail from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station by light rail and train

To get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the AIRTRAIN light rail from Terminal 4 station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH 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 2 hr 12 min. The light rail and train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Poughkeepsie Train Station on the Moovit app.

132min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
Leaves from Terminal 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Terminal 4
    ID 160559
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - AIRTRAINAIRTRAIN
    Wait for light rail
    AIRTRAIN
    Jamaica Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jamaica
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - EMPIRE SERVICEEMPIRE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    EMPIRE SERVICE
    Niagara Falls
  • 7
    Ride to train station Poughkeepsie
    Ride to train station
    Poughkeepsie
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station

The distance between New York JFK Airport JFK and Poughkeepsie Train Station is approximately 89.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Poughkeepsie – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Light Rail line AIRTRAIN, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Train line EMPIRE SERVICE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between New York JFK Airport JFK and Poughkeepsie Train Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station?

    The AIRTRAIN light rail line goes from Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens to Jamaica station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Jamaica station near Poughkeepsie Train Station.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York JFK Airport JFK to Poughkeepsie Train Station by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between New York JFK Airport JFK and Poughkeepsie Train Station by light rail and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near New York JFK Airport JFK to get to Poughkeepsie Train Station?

    Get on the AIRTRAIN light rail from the Terminal 4 station near New York JFK Airport JFK in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between New York JFK Airport JFK and Poughkeepsie Train Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Jamaica station, which is closest to Poughkeepsie Train Station.

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