Trains tickets from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie

TodayAug 1
from $144
TomorrowAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
from $89
TueAug 5
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8
from $136

Trains leaving Monday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Poughkeepsie
    Destination location: Poughkeepsie Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Poughkeepsie
    Destination location: Poughkeepsie Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Poughkeepsie
    Destination location: Poughkeepsie Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Poughkeepsie
    Destination location: Poughkeepsie Station
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Poughkeepsie
    Destination location: Poughkeepsie Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$136
Average train trip duration6h 35m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure5:00am
Distance253 miles (407 km)
Latest train departure10:00pm

Washington to Poughkeepsie Train

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

Best price found
07/30
$73
07/31
$106
Today
$137
08/02
$89
08/03
$89
08/04
$84
08/05
$73
08/06
$95
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Poughkeepsie was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $73

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 $73 to $512 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 $73 which is on 2025-08-05.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Poughkeepsie, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Washington and Poughkeepsie compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Washington to Poughkeepsie while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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