How much is the train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Poughkeepsie to Washington start from R 832. The average price for this train route is around R 2 557. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Poughkeepsie to Washington?

The average train journey time from Poughkeepsie to Washington is 6h 18m, covering a distance of 407 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 37m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Poughkeepsie to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Poughkeepsie to Washington?

The earliest train from Poughkeepsie to Washington departs at 07:51. And the latest train departs at 20:40.

Train Poughkeepsie to Washington from R 883 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Washington on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 14m	06:54	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 14m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 14m	06:54	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	No tags
Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Washington on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 48m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	09:15	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 49m	15:04	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 48m	15:58	Union Station	No tags
	Train	09:15	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 49m	15:04	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Washington on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 48m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	6h 14m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Washington on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 48m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	6h 14m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Poughkeepsie to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:40	Poughkeepsie Station	10h 18m	06:58	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	11:10	Poughkeepsie Station	4h 48m	15:58	Union Station	Fastest
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags
	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	6h 14m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	07:51	Poughkeepsie Station	5h 9m	13:00	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 11:42 PM EST.

Get from Poughkeepsie to Washington

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 832, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

6h 18mAverage duration

407 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 832

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Poughkeepsie to Washington start from R 832. The average price for this train route is around R 2 557. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Poughkeepsie to Washington?
The average train journey time from Poughkeepsie to Washington is 6h 18m, covering a distance of 407 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 37m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Poughkeepsie to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Poughkeepsie to Washington?
The earliest train from Poughkeepsie to Washington departs at 07:51. And the latest train departs at 20:40.

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

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R 3 154

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R 1 487

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R 883

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R 883

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R 1 046

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The cheapest trip from Poughkeepsie to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of R 883

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

You can expect to pay from R 883 to R 11 046 for a train ticket from Poughkeepsie to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 883, which is on 2026-01-27.