There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Cold Spring by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 24m$39–120Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Cold Springcar 123.1 mi
3h 15m$23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
7h 21m$41–87Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
7h 19m$38–90Train
- Take the train from Northampton to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Springtrain
7h 46m$55–107Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Nelson Ave @ Main Stbus 0014 / ...
9h 30m$29–52
Amherst to Cold Spring by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Amherst and Cold Spring is 181 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Amherst to Cold Spring, including transfers.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to bus via Albany which takes 7h 19m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 7h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Cold Spring is 124 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Amherst to Cold Spring.
There are 93+ hotels available in Cold Spring.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Memorial Drive to Cold Spring via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Newburgh, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Station, and Beacon in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop & Shop Gas / Route 9 to Cold Spring via Masonic St / Academy of Music, Northampton, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 7h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Northampton to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $18–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $18–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $17–30
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $13–15
- Peak
- $18–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.gov
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.gov
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Newburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Nelson Ave @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
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