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How to get fromUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst to Poughkeepsieby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    4h 24m
    $33–183

  2. Drive 111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Poughkeepsiecar car 111.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst UMass to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $52–239

  4. Bus, train #2

    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 Berkshire Flyer
    7h 14m
    $38–84

University of Massachusetts Amherst to Poughkeepsie by foot, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Poughkeepsie. However, you can walk to University of Massachusetts Amherst, take the bus to Albany Bus Terminal, NY, walk to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, take the line 114 bus to East St & Herrick St, walk to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, then take the train to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Amherst UMass, Springfield, Springfield, and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 6h 43m.

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