There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Cold Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- 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
6h 11m$81–145Drive 123.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Cold Springcar 123.1 mi
3h 15m$23–33Bus, 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 21m$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 15m$41–94Bus, train
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Springtrain Hudson
7h 41m$44–82Bus, 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
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.
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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Cold Spring. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Cold Spring via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Amherst and Cold Spring is 203 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Cold Spring is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Amherst to Cold Spring via Northampton, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, 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 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Northampton to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- 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
- $18–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
- 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
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Albany to Newburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Amherst to Cold Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak 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.
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