How much is the train ticket from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Poughkeepsie start from ARS 73,320. The average price for this train route is around ARS 261,207. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

The average train ride duration from Washington to Poughkeepsie is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 253 miles (407 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Washington to Poughkeepsie route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Poughkeepsie?

The earliest train departs from Washington to Poughkeepsie at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Train Washington to Poughkeepsie from ARS 69,156 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Poughkeepsie on May 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	11h 44m	9:44am	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	11:25am	Union Station	5h 42m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	7:10am	Union Station	9h 57m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	7:10am	Union Station	9h 57m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	10:18am	Union Station	6h 49m	5:07pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Poughkeepsie on May 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00pm	Union Station	11h 44m	9:44am	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	7:28am	Union Station	5h 17m	12:45pm	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	6:20am	Union Station	5h 23m	11:43am	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	6:20am	Union Station	5h 23m	11:43am	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	7:13am	Union Station	7h 32m	2:45pm	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:15 AM EDT.

Get from Washington to Poughkeepsie

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just ARS 73,320, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19train per day

6h 52mAverage Duration

253 milesDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,807 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

Based on 5807 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at ARS 73,320

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Poughkeepsie start from ARS 73,320. The average price for this train route is around ARS 261,207. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The average train ride duration from Washington to Poughkeepsie is 6h 52m, covering a distance of 253 miles (407 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Washington to Poughkeepsie route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 19 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest train departs from Washington to Poughkeepsie at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/21

ARS 272,301

05/22

ARS 531,635

Today

ARS 250,690

05/24

No data

05/25

ARS 168,568

05/26

ARS 69,156

05/27

ARS 69,156

05/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on May 26, 2026 with a price of ARS 69,156

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from ARS 69,156 to ARS 1,107,933 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 69,156 which is on 2026-05-26.