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How to get fromAmherst to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Poughkeepsie by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 28m
    $34–186

  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
    $66–255

  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 26m
    $38–84

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    7h 43m
    $54–89

Amherst to Poughkeepsie by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Metro North Station via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 7h 43m.

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