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Compare train and coach for Newark, DE to Poughkeepsie, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, DE to Poughkeepsie, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £250 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £250, while a train costs an average of £250.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£250 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Newark, DE to Poughkeepsie, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, DE to Poughkeepsie, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 3h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £250 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Poughkeepsie, NY from Newark, DE by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Newark, DE to Poughkeepsie, NY is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

14:13 5h29 Newark, DE 19:42 Poughkeepsie, NY £96 1 One-way 0 changes
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14:13 5h29 Newark, DE 19:42 Poughkeepsie, NY £96 1 One-way 0 changes
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14:13 5h29 Newark, DE 19:42 Poughkeepsie, NY £96 1 One-way 0 changes
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- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, DE and Poughkeepsie, NY as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newark Station, Newark, DE and arrive in Poughkeepsie Station, Poughkeepsie, NY.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Poughkeepsie, NY by train.
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