- Must visit
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£59
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
4 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
4 h 46 m
Trains on 09 Oct
3
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Fri 09 Oct, we found 3 trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 221 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 21:24 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday 8 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:15 Poughkeepsie, NY | 3h45 | 18:00 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:40 Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h05 | 5:45 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:40 Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h05 | 6:45 Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with wide-ranging collections and the famous steps. Worth visiting for both the galleries and the skyline views outside.
Engaging science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly displays. Good for curious visitors of all ages.
Compact museum focused on Rodin sculptures in a peaceful Beaux-Arts setting. Ideal for a quieter art stop near the Parkway.
Historic square and green in the Old City area, surrounded by major independence sites. Useful as a starting point for walking the district.
Popular urban trail and park along the Delaware River with lawns, hammocks, seasonal attractions, and open river views.
Large riverside park with boat houses, trails, and skyline views. Excellent for walking, running, and seeing a greener side of the city.
A long roll filled with thinly sliced beef and melted cheese, often with fried onions. It is Philadelphia’s signature street-food sandwich.
A soft pretzel with a figure-of-eight shape and chewy texture, commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries across the city.
A roast pork sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. It is a classic Italian-American Philadelphia speciality.
Historic indoor market with many traders serving roast pork, pretzels, pastries and other Philadelphia staples in a lively casual setting.
Classic South Philadelphia sandwich shop best known for roast pork sandwiches with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.
Established restaurant serving refined Pennsylvania Dutch and Mid-Atlantic cooking in an elegant but relaxed City Center dining room.
Moderate for US city breaks: hotels are often pricey, but dining and SEPTA fares are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafés: small change or $1 per drink is common.
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Most Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains use the Poughkeepsie Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Poughkeepsie, NY and Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Poughkeepsie Station is 1 km from Poughkeepsie city centre. Public transport options include:
Poughkeepsie Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: River Station Restaurant, Brasserie 292
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Poughkeepsie Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poughkeepsie Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poughkeepsie Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poughkeepsie Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poughkeepsie Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Poughkeepsie, Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie, Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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