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How to get fromColgate University to Amherst Collegeby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colgate University to Amherst College by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Colgate University to Uticataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Utica to Albanybus bus 253
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    6h 6m
    $205–261

  2. Drive 185 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colgate University to Amherst Collegecar car 185 mi
    4h 31m
    $34–49

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 58m
    $246–348

  4. Taxi, train, bus via Albany

    1. Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    6h 17m
    $218–405

  5. Taxi, train via Academy of Music (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 20m
    $244–343

  6. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Colgate University to Utica Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus bus 904
    8h 22m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Colgate University to Amherst College. However, you can take the taxi to Utica, take the bus to Albany, walk to Albany Bus Terminal, NY, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, take the line 30 bus to Amherst Town Hall, then walk to Amherst College. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Utica Amtrak Station, take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield Union Station, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, take the line 30 bus to Amherst Town Hall, then walk to Amherst College.

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