The train between Boston and Amherst takes 2d 18h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Boston to Amherst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Boston and Amherst. The service departs Boston at 7:47 PM in the evening, which arrives into Amherst at 14:55:00. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2d 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Amherst station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and St-Lambert Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
Boston to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Amherst train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Amherst station.
The distance between Boston and Amherst is 669.4 km. The road distance is 855 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Amherst via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Saint-Lambert in around 36h 50m.