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How to get fromAmherst to Beaconby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Bus, train via Albany

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 17m
    $40–196

  2. Drive  117.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Beaconcar car 117.8 mi
    3h 14m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    4. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    7h 1m
    $53–101

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus bus Adt A515 / ...
    6h 43m
    $34–82

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus bus 904
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    8h 25m
    $34–76

Amherst to Beacon by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst College to Beekman St & High St via Haigis Mall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 6h 43m.

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