How do I get from Poughkeepsie to Princeton Junction by train in minimum time possible?

Question

I would also like to know to get back from Princeton Junction to Poughkeepsie by train if possible.

I would also like to know the timings of this transit, if at all that's possible.

Answer 1

Can you send me e-mail what time you have to leave Poughkeepsie to Priceston Junction.

I could provide you direction without expensive Amtrak.

Answer 2

The trick is use Amtrak not Metro North.  Amtrak goes into Penn Station, where you could directly change to a Princeton Jct train.  Metro North goes into Grand Central, forcing you to ride two subway lines to get to Penn.

Schedules http://www.amtrak.com/  http://www.njtransit.com/

Answer 3

AmTrack ->Penn Station -> NJ Transit