There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Rhinecliff by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 2m$31–188Drive 99.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Rhinecliffcar 99.5 mi
2h 44m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
7h 8m$48–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus B43
- Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 11m$33–74
Amherst to Rhinecliff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Rhinecliff is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Rhinecliff is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Rhinecliff station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Amherst and Rhinecliff is 143 miles. The road distance is 100.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Rhinecliff without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Amherst to Rhinecliff, including transfers.
Amherst to Rhinecliff train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Amherst to Rhinecliff train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Rhinecliff is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Amherst to Rhinecliff.
There are 169+ hotels available in Rhinecliff.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Rhinecliff, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Post Office to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 7h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–75
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.gov
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.gov
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