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How to get fromAmherst to Bard Collegeby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Bard College by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus bus Adt A515 / ...
    5h 27m
    $95–144

  2. Drive 94 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Bard Collegecar car 94 mi
    2h 44m
    $18–25

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    7h 24m
    $93–294

  4. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus C
    7h 35m
    $36–188

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus bus 904
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus C
    9h 33m
    $40–86

Amherst to Bard College by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Bard College via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Post Office to Bard College via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 7h 24m.

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