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Compare train and flight for Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £164 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £164, while a flight costs an average of £387.
Distance: 247 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£164 Average Price Cheapest | £387 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Poughkeepsie, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Tickets start at around £164 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£131. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 3h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY
How to get to Poughkeepsie, NY from Boston, MA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
20:23 7h26 Boston, MA 3:49 Poughkeepsie, NY £149 1 One-way 0 changes
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20:23 7h26 Boston, MA 3:49 Poughkeepsie, NY £149 1 One-way 0 changes
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20:23 7h26 Boston, MA 3:49 Poughkeepsie, NY £149 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY:
A train is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Boston, MA to Poughkeepsie, NY costing on average £387.
Other travel options to Poughkeepsie, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 83 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Boston, MA and Poughkeepsie, NY as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from South Station, Boston, MA and arrive in Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Poughkeepsie, NY by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, psa airlines to go to Poughkeepsie, NY by flight.
- 19 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
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