There are 4 ways to get from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 35m$34–186Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst College to Poughkeepsiecar 110.5 mi
2h 58m$21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
7h 30m$38–84Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 44m$52–238
Amherst College to Poughkeepsie by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Amherst College and Poughkeepsie is 159 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 5h 35m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie, including transfers.
Amherst College to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Amherst College to Poughkeepsie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst College to Poughkeepsie is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie.
There are 137+ hotels available in Poughkeepsie.
What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Amherst Post Office, Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.gov
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.gov
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