What is the cheapest way to get from Rochester to Bard College?

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Bard College is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochester to Bard College?

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Bard College is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Bard College?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Kingston via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Bard College?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Rochester to Bard College?

The distance between Rochester and Bard College is 291 miles. The road distance is 257.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rochester to Bard College without a car?

The best way to get from Rochester to Bard College without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Rochester to Bard College?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Rochester to Bard College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Bard College bus from?

Rochester to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Bard College train from?

Rochester to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Bard College?

The best way to get from Rochester to Bard College is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Rochester to Bard College bus arrive?

Rochester to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where does the Rochester to Bard College train arrive?

Rochester to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Bard College?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Bard College is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Rochester to Bard College.

Where can I stay near Bard College?

There are 133+ hotels available in Bard College.

Rochester to Bard College - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Bard College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 53m
$121–416
Drive 256.3 mi
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1. Drive from Rochester to Bard Collegecar 256.3 mi
4h 54m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus Adt A515 / ...
7h 16m
$117–187
Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus
6h 23m
$120–608
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus
6h 35m
$101–401
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus
6h 41m
$532–1,700
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
4. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus
8h 23m
$123–655

Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Bard College via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Bard College via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 7h 16m.

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