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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Amherstby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Amherst by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Albany

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    5h 7m
    $34–183

  2. Drive 110.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Amherstcar car 110.1 mi
    2h 58m
    $21–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    2. Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus bus 904
    6h 8m

  4. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    6h 13m
    $66–252

Poughkeepsie to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Amherst. However, you can take the train to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, walk to East St & Herrick St, take the line 114 bus to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av, walk to Albany Bus Terminal, NY, take the bus to University of Massachusetts Amherst, walk to Fine Arts Center, then take the line 31 bus to Memorial Drive. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Amherst College via Pittsfield Amtrak Station, Pittsfield ITC, and Academy of Music in around 6h 8m.

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