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

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Vassar College 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 / ...
    6h 21m
    $36–188

  2. Drive 109.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Vassar Collegecar car 109.6 mi
    2h 57m
    $20–29

  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
    7h 48m
    $56–246

  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
    8h 18m
    $40–86

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Stamford Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from TransCenter to DOT Region Officebus bus Wpp
    8h 52m
    $23–57

Amherst to Vassar College by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Vassar College via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, Stamford Bus Stop, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A, TransCenter, and DOT Region Office in around 8h 52m.

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