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How to get fromSmith College to Bard Collegeby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Smith College to Bard College by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus bus Adt A291-D / ...
    4h 9m
    $93–138

  2. Drive  86.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Smith College to Bard Collegecar car 86.8 mi
    2h 31m
    $15–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 14m
    $115–292

  4. Bus, train via Albany

    1. Take the bus from Northampton to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus C
    6h 21m
    $34–182

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus bus 904
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus C
    7h 36m
    $64–104

Smith College to Bard College by foot, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a vehicle from Smith College to Bard College via Northampton, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smith College to Bard College via Academy of Music, Union Station Bay 10, Springfield, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 6h 14m.

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