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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Albany

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    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 Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    5h 6m
    $46–206

  2. Drive 97.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Amherst to Rhinebeckcar car 97.2 mi
    2h 40m
    $18–26

  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 11m
    $63–256

  4. Bus

    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 25m
    $96–150

  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 Berkshire Flyer
    8h 57m
    $40–86

Amherst to Rhinebeck by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst Post Office to Rhinebeck via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Common to Rhinebeck via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 5h 25m.

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