NY → NY · about 278 miles
Poughkeepsie to Niagara Falls train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Poughkeepsie to Niagara Falls. The fastest takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:45 AM and the last at 2:48 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 7h 43m
- First train
- 8:45 AM
- Last train
- 2:48 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arrives at Niagara Falls Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM | 4:42 PM | 7h 57m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:45 AM | 4:52 PM | 8h 07m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:43 AM | 7:35 PM | 7h 52m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:43 AM | 7:45 PM | 8h 02m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:48 AM | 7:45 PM | 7h 57m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 10:28 PM | 7h 43m | Daily from Nov 2 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 10:38 PM | 7h 53m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:48 PM | 10:38 PM | 7h 50m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Poughkeepsie Where you get off in Niagara Falls The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Poughkeepsie
- Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station Map of Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Niagara Falls
Return trip: Niagara Falls to Poughkeepsie
Questions
How long is the train from Poughkeepsie to Niagara Falls?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Poughkeepsie to Niagara Falls?
The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:48 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Poughkeepsie to Niagara Falls?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Poughkeepsie?
Trains to Niagara Falls leave from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.