The cheapest and fastest trains from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£111
Average price
£111
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
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 £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.
Of the 1 trains that leave Poughkeepsie, NY for Philadelphia, PA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 221 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £279.
Distance: 221 km
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£80 Average Price Cheapest | £315 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
236 Empire Service · 147 Northeast Regional | 14:15 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h00 | 19:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 161 Northeast Regional | 16:10 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h09 | 20:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 97 Silver Meteor | 16:10 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h52 | 21:02 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 19 Crescent | 16:10 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h21 | 20:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
280 Empire Service · 87 Northeast Regional | 16:10 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h22 | 21:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
284 Empire Service+ 2255 Acela | 19:10 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h02 | 23:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 57 Vermonter | 20:48 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h35 | 01:23 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
290 Ethan Allen Express · 655 Keystone Service | 20:48 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 3h51 | 00:39 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
244 Empire Service · 165 Northeast Regional | 22:30 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h05 | 02:35 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
68 Adirondack · 169 Northeast Regional | 01:40 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 5h05 | 06:45 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
68 Adirondack · 67 Northeast Regional | 01:40 Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY | 4h11 | 05:51 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA
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 £36 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 20:46. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 20:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Poughkeepsie, NY and Philadelphia, PA from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poughkeepsie, NY to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Poughkeepsie, NY and Philadelphia, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 7 days a week. Access via Main Street.
- River Station Restaurant
- Brasserie 292
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Residence Inn Poughkeepsie
- Courtyard by Marriott Poughkeepsie
- Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Metro-North Railroad: Hudson Line
- Bus: Dutchess County Public Transit
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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