How much is the train ticket from Boston to Poughkeepsie?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Poughkeepsie start from R 692. The average price for this train route is around R 1 885. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Poughkeepsie?

The average train journey time from Boston to Poughkeepsie is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 6m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Poughkeepsie route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 18 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Boston to Poughkeepsie departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Boston to Poughkeepsie from R 650 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Poughkeepsie on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:51	Back Bay Station	13h 52m	08:43	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 6m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	09:26	Back Bay Station	6h 16m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Poughkeepsie on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:25	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 20m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 6m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Poughkeepsie on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	13h 42m	08:43	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 6m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Poughkeepsie on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:01	Boston Route 128, MA	13h 42m	08:43	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 6m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Poughkeepsie on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:57	Back Bay Station	7h 42m	20:39	Poughkeepsie Station	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 6m	15:42	Poughkeepsie Station	Fastest
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	06:15	Back Bay Station	6h 30m	12:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags
Train	08:18	Back Bay Station	6h 27m	14:45	Poughkeepsie Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 3:30 PM EST.

Get from Boston to Poughkeepsie

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 692, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18train per day

6h 35mAverage duration

249 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 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 692

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Poughkeepsie 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 Boston to Poughkeepsie?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Poughkeepsie start from R 692. The average price for this train route is around R 1 885. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Poughkeepsie?
The average train journey time from Boston to Poughkeepsie is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 249 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 6m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Poughkeepsie route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 18 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Poughkeepsie?
The earliest train from Boston to Poughkeepsie departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/01

R 942

29/01

R 1 802

Today

R 2 435

31/01

R 844

01/02

R 844

02/02

R 844

03/02

R 909

04/02

R 844

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 844

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

You can expect to pay from R 844 to R 6 931 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Poughkeepsie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 844, which is on 2026-01-31.