Transportation
The City of Amsterdam Transit System offers City residents affordable, accessible transportation throughout Amsterdam and the surrounding areas. With buses that run to nearby FMCC, Albany and the County buildings located in Fonda, NY, public transportation is a great choice for both residents and visitors to the area.
Questions about transportation can be directed to the City of Amsterdam Transit Department, Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30, (518) 843-2381.
Amsterdam Public Transportation Routes:
Commuter Service:
Department of Transportation (DOT) on Wolf Road, Albany and the NYS Campus in Albany.
Service to Fonda (County Building) and Fulton Montgomery Community College:
Runs start at 7:15 a.m., 8:25 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Citywide and Route 30:
Service from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Bus Fares: (All city buses are wheelchair accessible.)
- Adult (within City) - $2.00
- Adult (Fonda) - $3.00
- FMCC - $2.00
- Door to Door (24 hour reservation) - $3.00
- Albany Commuter - $40.00/week or $9.00/day
- Children Under age 5 ride free
Taxi Service
Community Cab
- 1 Washington Street
- Phone: (518) 842-4788
Yellow Cab
- 261 East Main Street
- Phone: (518) 843-1600
Checkered Cab Company
- 28 Pearl Street
- Phone: (518) 842-1818