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How to get fromAlbany to Amherstby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Amherst by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, Route 3

    best
    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    5h 53m
    $99–143

  2. Drive 134.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Albany to Amherstcar car 134.6 mi
    3h 22m
    $25–36

  3. Train, Route 3

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    7h 18m
    $135–222

  4. Bus, Route 3 via SUNY Collins Circle

    1. Take the bus from Albany to Bostonbus bus FlixBus 2691
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    7h 12m
    $102–142

  5. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lowell to Amhersttaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $227–340

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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Amherst, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Amherst via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Nashua, NH in around 5h 53m.

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