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How to get to New Paltz by bus

Routes
32
Trips per day
275
bus lines
1
Stations
3

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About New Paltz

New Paltz is a small town in New York's Hudson River Valley, known as an ideal place for outdoorsy activity and a charming spot for local dining and live music. Shawangunk Ridge, colloquially referred to as The Gunks, overlooks the town and comprises cliffs and trails for some of the best rock climbing in North America. New Paltz also offers more top parks, trails, and wildlife sanctuaries for those who enjoy spending time outdoors, including Mohonk Preserve, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, and the Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary. Stay at the Mohonk Mountain House, a legit castle and resort hotel located right on the Shawangunk Ridge, for easy access to hikes, lakes, and scenery.

Food and wine lovers will enjoy New Palz's distillers, vineyards, orchards, and brewpubs. A tasting at Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery south of town combines impeccable wines with incredible views. In downtown New Paltz, look out for galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and theaters to experience the small-town culture of this Hudson Valley destination.

New Paltz is accessible by hundreds of bus routes provided by Adirondack, Trailways NY, and OurBus. It is just 90 minutes away from New York City and also a short ride to Albany, Binghamton, or Hartford.

Station Information

Popular bus stations in New Paltz:

  • Route 87 & Main St - Park & Ride
  • Trailways Bus Term - 139 Main St
  • New Paltz (SUNY)

What bus companies travel to New Paltz, NY?

Located in New York, New Paltz is accessible by bus from 32 other cities. You can choose from 275 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to New Paltz on Wanderu. Adirondack Trailways usually has the most buses on any given day.

Bus companies serving New Paltz

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Adirondack Trailways643 hr, 15 min$47.40

Which bus carrier has the best service to New Paltz?

Based on customers’ travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to New Paltz by bus with Adirondack Trailways, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Pine Hill Kingston had the most comfortable bus service to New Paltz, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Pine Hill Kingston at 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive in New Paltz punctually, travelers suggest that Adirondack Trailways has the best on-time performance on its bus schedules to New Paltz, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$4.55 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to New Paltz, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to New Paltz. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to New Paltz was $7.25.

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The most popular bus stations in New Paltz are Route 87 & Main St - Park & Ride, Trailways Bus Term - 139 Main St, and New Paltz (SUNY). Route 87 & Main St - Park & Ride is the busiest, with the most bus arrivals.

The closest airport to New Paltz is Poughkeepsie/Dutchess County Airport (POU), located 13.4 miles from the city center of New Paltz.

New Paltz ranks number 12 among the most popular bus destinations in New York. New Paltz ranks number 112 among bus destinations in the country. New Paltz ranks number 10 in New York by the number of places connected to it by bus. There are 156 direct bus schedules arriving in New Paltz each day.

The population of New Paltz is 7,070. It ranks number 47 by population in New York. It ranks number 1,089 by population in the country.

A short bus trip to New Paltz, under 60 miles, can cost as little as $4.55. A 60 to 200 mile bus trip to New Paltz starts at $24. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $28.70.

Traveling by bus is very popular with those going to visit their friends in New Paltz. With good deals available and the ability to plan last minute, a bus ticket to New Paltz is the best way to get some face time with your friends, and with great bus locations in New Paltz you’ll arrive near the action ready to hit the town.

The closest bus station to the city center of New Paltz is Trailways Bus Term - 139 Main St, located just 0.2 miles away. Select Trailways Bus Term - 139 Main St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of New Paltz. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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