There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Bard College by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus Adt A515 / ...
3h 56m$93–140Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northampton to Bard Collegecar 87.1 mi
2h 30m$16–23Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 18m$94–296Bus, train via Albany
- Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
6h 4m$34–184Bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
7h 28m$39–84
Northampton to Bard College by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Bard College is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Northampton to Bard College is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Kingston via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Springfield and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Northampton and Bard College is 143 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.
The best way to get from Northampton to Bard College without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Northampton to Bard College, including transfers.
Northampton to Bard College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Northampton to Bard College is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $300 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Northampton, MA, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Northampton to Bard College via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northampton to Bard College via Springfield, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 6h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–150
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $17–75
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $21–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Northampton to Bard College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Northampton to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Bard College is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Northampton to Bard College.
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