There are 5 ways to get from Somerville to Bard College by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus Adt A515 / ...
6h 42m$108–172Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Somerville to Bard Collegecar 176.3 mi
3h 29m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 45m$126–828Train, bus via Worcester
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
11h 3m$67–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
11h 22m$84–184
Somerville to Bard College by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Bard College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Somerville to Bard College is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerville to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Kingston via Albany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Somerville and Bard College is 239 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.
The best way to get from Somerville to Bard College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Somerville to Bard College, including transfers.
Somerville to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Somerville to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Somerville to Bard College is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
You can take a subway from Downtown Crossing to Bard College via South Station, Boston, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, and Kingston in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Bard College via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Rhinecliff Amtrak Station in around 6h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
Train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Somerville to Bard College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Somerville to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerville to Bard College is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Somerville to Bard College.
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