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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Potsdam to Watertown. Traveling by bus from Potsdam to Watertown usually takes around 2 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Adirondack Trailways bus can make the trip in just one hour and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 66 mi (107 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 55m |
| Cheapest price | US$23.00 |
| Trips per day | 8 |
| Most frequent service | Adirondack Trailways |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Price trends for buses from Potsdam to Watertown
Monthly average prices
What bus companies travel from Potsdam to Watertown?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Potsdam to Watertown that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Adirondack Trailways usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Trailways | 5 | 2h 5m | US$28.52 |
| FlixBus US | 3 | 2h 7m | US$29.40 |
Adirondack Trailways connects areas in New York such as the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley with New York City, serving a total of 94 cities. Some of its top routes include those going to Albany, Ithaca, and Syracuse. Onboard, Adirondack Trailways vehicles have Wi-Fi for internet connectivity on the move and additional amenities, including power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, overhead lighting, and reclinable seats with footrests.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 3 trips per day from Potsdam to Watertown, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 6 minutes to cover the 107 kilometers from Potsdam to Watertown. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Watertown. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Watertown, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00am. To see the times for all buses from Potsdam to Watertown, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Potsdam to Watertown every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Potsdam to Watertown without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Potsdam to Watertown; ticket prices start at US$28.00.
City Information
Potsdam
Image credit: John Marino
Link to image attributionPotsdam is a town in New York known for its large student population due to SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University. Named after the city of Potsdam in Germany, the city features a lot of locations for history and art. You can visit the Potsdam Public Museum and North County Children's Museum for history, while Gibson Gallery and SUNY Potsdam Art Museum are ideal for art buffs. The Pine Street Arena is popular among hockey players and figure skaters, while families and outdoor lovers can check out Lehman Park and Swing Time Mini Golf.
Potsdam is easily accessible by bus via Adirondack Trailways while Amtrak provides train routes to Potsdam. St. Lawrence County Public Transit provides public transportation in the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Potsdam?
Main departure station: SUNY Potsdam
Buses to Watertown leave from 3 stations in Potsdam.
All bus stations in Potsdam:
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York
Clarkson University
Where does the bus arrive in Watertown?
Main arrival station: 1003 Coffeen St.
All buses from Potsdam arrive at one main station in Watertown.
Bus stations in Watertown:
1003 Coffeen St.
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