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How to get fromVassar College to Amherst Collegeby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Vassar College to Amherst College by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    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
    6h 23m
    $37–190

  2. Drive 109.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vassar College to Amherst Collegecar car 109.9 mi
    2h 57m
    $21–29

  3. 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
    7h 47m
    $55–247

  4. Train, bus #2

    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
    7h 49m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from DOT Region Office to TransCenterbus bus Wpp
    2. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus
    8h 18m
    $27–67

Vassar College to Amherst College by foot, bus, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vassar College to Amherst College via DOT Region Office, TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, Hartford, and Amherst Center in around 8h 18m.

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