There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Cold Spring by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Springtrain Hudson
6h 17m$54–121Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Cold Springcar 123.1 mi
3h 15m$23–33Bus, train via New Haven
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Springtrain
6h 52m$57–109Bus, train via Albany
- 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 20m$42–200Bus
- 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 14m$41–94Bus, train #2
- 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
8h 18m$46–98
Amherst to Cold Spring by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Cold Spring station. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Beacon Station via University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Amherst and Cold Spring is 223 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 which takes 6h 17m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Amherst to Cold Spring, including transfers.
Amherst to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
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 88+ 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 Amherst Common 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 14m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–22
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Berkshire Region Transit
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- Berkshire Region Transit
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