There are 4 ways to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
4h 4m$18–28Drive 89 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst Collegecar 89 mi
2h 28m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6509 / ...
5h 54m$37–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Albany-ALB to Amherst College89 mi
2h 28m
Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Albany International Airport and arriving at Cowles Lane via Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Albany Airport (ALB) and Amherst College is 99 miles. The road distance is 89.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $17 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College, including transfers.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Albany Airport (ALB) to Amherst College.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst College.
What companies run services between Albany Airport (ALB), USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst once daily. Tickets cost $13–23 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Springfield to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Albany-ALB to Amherst College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Albany Airport (ALB) and Amherst College. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.