There are 5 ways to get from Massachusetts to Bard College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 50m$144–844Drive 177.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Bard Collegecar 177.2 mi
3h 27m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus Wpp
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
9h 40m$40–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
10h$150–230Train, bus via Worcester
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
12h 7m$97–158
Massachusetts to Bard College by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Bard College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Bard College is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Bard College via TransCenter and Poughkeepsie Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Massachusetts and Bard College is 330 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Bard College without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $140 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Massachusetts to Bard College, including transfers.
Massachusetts to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Massachusetts to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Bard College is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Bard College via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Bard College via White Plains Bus Station, TransCenter, Poughkeepsie Train Station, and Bard College in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to Metro North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Massachusetts to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Massachusetts to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Bard College is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Massachusetts to Bard College.
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