There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express / ...
4h 25m$40–86Drive 129.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saratoga Springs to Cold Springcar 129.8 mi
2h 30m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk Stbus 540
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
5h 35m$30–74Line 450 bus, train
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 34m$32–186Line 450 bus, train via Albany
- Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus 450
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
5h 7m$32–316
Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring station. However, there are services departing from Lake Ave & Henry St and arriving at Beacon Station via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St, Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Saratoga Springs station to Cold Spring. However, there are services departing from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station and arriving at Cold Spring via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Saratoga Springs and Cold Spring is 130 miles. The road distance is 130.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring, including transfers.
Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Lake Ave & Henry St station.
Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Saratoga Springs, NY, USA and Cold Spring, Putnam County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Cold Spring via Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St, Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, Newburgh, Rte 17K Park & Ride, Beacon Station, and Beacon in around 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $23–75
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $26–85
- Economy Plus
- $29–90
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
- $18–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $23–80
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Lake Ave & Henry St to Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St.
Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Saratoga Springs to Cold Spring.
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