Annoying transportation problem.Plz HELP!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bard College
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<p>Hi everyone! I will visit bard on Jan.5, depart from NYC area. :)</p>

<p>The problem is I dont have a car! :frowning: Bard website suggests students to take Amtrak to Rhinecliff Station, then take a taxi from the station to bard. (the whole duration would be almost 2 hrs.) Since I scheduled to reach bard in the morning, the peak price of Amtrak is not really cheap even though I have student advantage card. Also I could take metro north rail to Poughkeepsie, then take a taxi to bard. Although metro north is relatively cheap, but Poughkeepsie is far away from bard, it’ll take about 40 minutes to get there by taxi.</p>

<p>Is there any better way I can get to Bard? Thank you all in advance!</p>

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<p>I would call the Admissions Office and let them know your dilemma. I'm sure they've seen it before, they'll have some suggestions.</p>

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<p>A cab from the Rhinecliff train station for fare plus tip is about $20 and is much cheaper than taking a cab from Poughkeepsie</p>

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<p>Thank you rgward! I think taking Amtrak+cab might be a better choice.</p>

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<p>There is also what is called the Loop bus that goes from Poughkeepsie to Bard, and it's only a dollar. I'm not sure if it goes to Bard during the break though, so you might want to look into that. That's definitely your cheapest option though-- Metro North + Loop Bus= 15$ max</p>

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<p>Thank you mairoula517! is this(Mass</a> Transit:LOOP Bus Schedules:LOOP Express A) Loop bus you were refering to??
haha, I'm gonna get up really early!! thank you sooo much! :D</p>