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How to get fromNew Paltz to Athensby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Paltz to Athens by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from New Paltz to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    54 min
    $72–222

  2. Drive 44.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Paltz to Athenscar car 44.9 mi
    54 min
    $9–12

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Paltz Trailways to Poughkeepsie Train Stationbus bus Upl-Eb
    2. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2h 18m
    $11–150

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Paltz to Athenstaxi taxi 44.9 mi
    54 min
    $240–290

New Paltz to Athens by bus and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.6 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between New Paltz, NY, USA and Athens, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Paltz to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station then take the train to Hudson Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Paltz Trailways to Hudson Amtrak Station via Poughkeepsie Train Station and Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station in around 2h 18m.

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