There are 5 ways to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Albany
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 25m$43–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus B43
- Take the bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Utica Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Utica Bay 7 to Hamilton College & College Hill Rdbus
8h 46m$32–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 37m$129–218Drive 185.1 mi
- Drive from Amherst College to Hamilton Collegecar 185.1 mi
4h 10m$34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus 904
- Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 40m$50–114
Amherst College to Hamilton College by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst College to Hamilton College. However, there are services departing from Amherst College and arriving at Hamilton College & College Hill Rd via Academy of Music, Springfield Union Station, Broad St & John St and Utica Bay 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst College to Hamilton College station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Utica Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Amherst College and Hamilton College is 201 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College without a car is to bus and train via Albany which takes 8h 25m and costs $40 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College, including transfers.
Amherst College to Hamilton College bus services, operated by PVTA, depart from Amherst College station.
Amherst College to Hamilton College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Amherst College to Hamilton College is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Amherst College, MA, USA and Hamilton College, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Utica Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst College to Hamilton College via Amherst College, Academy of Music, Union Station Bay 10, Springfield Union Station, Utica Bus Stop, Broad St & John St, Utica Bay 7, and Hamilton College & College Hill Rd in around 8h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Bus from Academy of Music to Union Station Bay 10
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Utica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 315 442-3400.
- Website
- centro.org
Bus from Utica Bay 7 to Hamilton College & College Hill Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.centro.org
- Website
- berkshirerta.com
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.com
- Website
- berkshirerta.gov
Bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- berkshirerta.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst College to Hamilton College bus services, operated by PVTA, arrive at Masonic St / Academy of Music station.
Amherst College to Hamilton College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Utica Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst College to Hamilton College is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Amherst College to Hamilton College.
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