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How to get fromAmherst to Plattsburghby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Plattsburgh by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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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 Plattsburghbus bus Adt A278 / ...
    7h 40m
    $42–122

  2. Drive  209.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Plattsburghcar car 209.9 mi
    4h 50m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    8h 49m
    $106–174

  4. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 43m
    $150–249

Amherst to Plattsburgh by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst College to Plattsburgh via Haigis Mall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 7h 40m.

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