How to get from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie
The fastest way to travel from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie takes approximately 375 minutes with 4 transfers. You can use bus, subway and train. We found 4 route options for you.
From Alexandria to Poughkeepsie
Fastest Route
375 min
490.6 km
4 transfers
F19
R
Northeast Regional
Empire Service
E Ms
Departs from:
S Washington St+King St
Walking:
20 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
to S Washington St+King St
2
Take
F19
Bus
Direction: North to Potomac Park
From S Washington St+King St
to I St Nw+17 St Nw
(10 stops, 30 min)
3
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
4
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Glenmont
From Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
(3 stops, 6 min)
5
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Washington Union Station
6
Take
Northeast Regional
Train
Direction: New York
From Washington Union Station
to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
(7 stops, 205 min)
7
Take
Empire Service
Train
Direction: Niagara Falls
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
(2 stops, 85 min)
8
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Poughkeepsie Train Station
9
Take
E Ms
Bus
Direction: Eastbound
From Poughkeepsie Train Station
to Church Street East & May Street
(3 stops, 4 min)
10
Walk 10 min (0.6 km)
✓
Arrive at Poughkeepsie
Public transport stations close to Alexandria
Alexandria is located in Alexandria and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- S Washington St+King St
- King St + N Washington St
- N Washington St+King St
- King St + S Washington St
Public transport stations close to Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie is located in Alexandria and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Poughkeepsie:
- Cannon St & Clinton St
- Main Street E & South Cherry Street
- Main Street W & North Cherry Street
- Route 44/55 West & Smith Street
Alternative Route
341 min
498.5 km
5 transfers
A12
Y
R
Acela
Empire Service
E Ms
Departs from:
S Washington St+King St
Walking:
20 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 1 min (0.1 km)
to S Washington St+King St
2
Take
A12
Bus
Direction: North to Ballston
From S Washington St+King St
to Braddock Rd+Bay A
(5 stops, 9 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
4
Take
Y
Subway
Direction: Greenbelt
From Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
(7 stops, 18 min)
5
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
6
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Glenmont
From Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
(1 stops, 3 min)
7
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Washington Union Station
8
Take
Acela
Train
Direction: New York
From Washington Union Station
to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
(4 stops, 187 min)
9
Take
Empire Service
Train
Direction: Niagara Falls
From Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
(2 stops, 85 min)
10
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Poughkeepsie Train Station
11
Take
E Ms
Bus
Direction: Eastbound
From Poughkeepsie Train Station
to Church Street East & May Street
(3 stops, 4 min)
12
Walk 10 min (0.6 km)
✓
Arrive at Poughkeepsie
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie.
How do I travel from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie in Alexandria?
The quickest journey from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie takes approximately 375 minutes via the F19 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Poughkeepsie from Alexandria?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 341 minutes using the A12 bus line.
Can I get directly from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie without changing?
This route requires 4 transfers. The complete journey takes about 375 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Alexandria and Poughkeepsie?
The F19 line provides bus service between S Washington St+King St and Church Street East & May Street in Alexandria.
What is the journey time from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie in Alexandria takes approximately 375 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Alexandria to Poughkeepsie?
Board the F19 bus at S Washington St+King St station, located near Alexandria in Alexandria.
Which station is closest to Poughkeepsie?
The nearest stop to Poughkeepsie is Church Street East & May Street station. Exit here to reach your destination in Alexandria.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.