There are 5 ways to get from New Paltz to Howe Caverns by train, taxi, bus, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the taxi from Amsterdam Amtrak Station to Howe Cavernstaxi
3h 17m$179–352Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Paltz to Howe Cavernscar 85.1 mi
1h 48m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from New Paltz to Albanybus Adt A412 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Cobleskillbus Adt 134
3h 50m$53–101Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from New Paltz to Albanybus Adt A412 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Cobleskillbus Adt 134
4h 10m$53–99Bus via Oneonta
- Take the bus from New Paltz to Oneontabus Phk 704
- Take the bus from Oneonta to Cobleskillbus Adt 133
5h 28m$68–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Paltz to Howe Caverns is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from New Paltz to Howe Caverns is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from New Paltz to Howe Caverns. However, there are services departing from New Paltz and arriving at Cobleskill via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between New Paltz and Howe Caverns is 144 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Paltz to Howe Caverns without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from New Paltz to Howe Caverns, including transfers.
New Paltz to Howe Caverns bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New Paltz station.
New Paltz to Howe Caverns bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Paltz to Howe Caverns is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from New Paltz to Howe Caverns.
There are 12+ hotels available in Howe Caverns.
What companies run services between New Paltz, NY, USA and Howe Caverns, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from New Paltz to Howe Caverns via Albany and Cobleskill in around 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amsterdam Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $28–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–100
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New Paltz to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–44
Bus from Albany to Cobleskill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $15–26
- Flexible
- $25–35
Bus from New Paltz to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–41
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–41
Bus from Albany to Cobleskill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $28–35
Bus from Oneonta to Cobleskill
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $21–35
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from New Paltz to Oneonta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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