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How to get fromAmherst to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 36m
    $33–182

  2. Drive  110.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Poughkeepsiecar car 110.2 mi
    2h 57m
    $21–30

  3. 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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 29m
    $49–229

  4. Bus, train #2

    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 Berkshire Flyer
    7h 7m
    $33–74

Amherst to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Amherst to Poughkeepsie. However, you can take the bus to Haigis Mall, walk to University of Massachusetts Amherst, take the bus to Albany Bus Terminal, NY, walk to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, take the line 114 bus to East St & Herrick St, walk to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Springfield, Springfield, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 29m.

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