There are 6 ways to get from Wellesley to Vassar College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- 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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 26m$95–825Drive 165.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Vassar Collegecar 165.3 mi
3h 36m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from TransCenter to DOT Region Officebus Wpp
9h 43m$38–68Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Collegeview Ave & Fairmont Avebus
7h 17m$100–515Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Worcester to Pittsfieldbus
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 22m$94–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
9h 24m$138–219
Wellesley to Vassar College by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Vassar College is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Vassar College is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Vassar College. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at DOT Region Office via Boston and TransCenter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Vassar College station. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Wellesley and Vassar College is 321 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Vassar College without a car is to train via New York which takes 8h 26m and costs $90 - $850.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Wellesley to Vassar College, including transfers.
Wellesley to Vassar College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Wellesley to Vassar College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Vassar College is to train via New York which takes 8h 26m and costs $90 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Vassar College, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Vassar College via Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Train Station, and Collegeview Ave & Fairmont Ave in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Vassar College via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6, Boston, White Plains Bus Station, TransCenter, and DOT Region Office in around 9h 43m.
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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- 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 Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Wellesley Square to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-624-4217
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leprechaun Lines
Bus from TransCenter to DOT Region Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- Leprechaun Lines
- Newburgh - Beacon Shuttle
- $1
- Newburgh Local
- $2
- White Plains Commuter
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dutchess County Public Transit
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Collegeview Ave & Fairmont Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Pittsfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Wellesley to Vassar College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at White Plains Bus Station.
Wellesley to Vassar College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Vassar College is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Wellesley to Vassar College.
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