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How to get fromAmherst College to Bowdoin Collegeby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst College to Bowdoin College by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Brunswick Stationbus bus FlixBus N2615
    8h 2m
    $37–64

  2. Bus, train via Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus B79
    2. Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Bowdoin Collegebus bus Brz
    8h 47m
    $32–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus B79
    2. Take the train from Worcester to Lansdownetrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $56–114

  4. Drive 199.1 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst College to Bowdoin Collegecar car 199.1 mi
    3h 50m
    $37–53

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    9h 55m
    $82–172

Amherst College to Bowdoin College by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Bowdoin College, ME, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Brunswick Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Bowdoin College via Amherst Post Office, Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, and Brunswick Amtrak Station in around 9h 55m.

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