There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Cold Spring by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
6h 30m$41–198Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Cold Springcar 123.1 mi
3h 17m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Springtrain
6h 54m$52–99Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515-D / ...
7h 21m$40–92Bus, train #2
- 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
8h$39–88Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Nelson Ave @ Main Stbus 14 / ...
9h 25m$29–48
Amherst to Cold Spring by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Cold Spring station. However, there are services departing from Amherst College and arriving at Beacon Station via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Amherst and Cold Spring is 181 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Amherst to Cold Spring, including transfers.
Amherst to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cold Spring is 124 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Amherst to Cold Spring.
There are 104+ hotels available in Cold Spring.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst College to Cold Spring via Haigis Mall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Newburgh, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Station, and Beacon in around 7h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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