There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Bethel by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Northampton to Randolph Amtraktrain Vermonter
5h 37m$42–104Drive 119.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Bethelcar 119.1 mi
2h 30m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth Collegebus
- Take the bus from Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover to WRV Middle School – Bethelbus
7h 14m$54–104
Amherst to Bethel by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Bethel is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Bethel is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Bethel. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at WRV Middle School – Bethel via Boston South Buses and Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Bethel. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Randolph Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Amherst and Bethel is 155 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Bethel without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Amherst to Bethel, including transfers.
Amherst to Bethel bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Bethel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Bethel is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Bethel, VT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Randolph Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to WRV Middle School – Bethel via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover in around 7h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Randolph Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1-800-637-0123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartmouth Coach
Bus from Boston South Buses to Dartmouth College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Dartmouth Coach
Bus from Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover to WRV Middle School – Bethel
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Tri-Valley Transit (formerly ACTR & Stagecoach)
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Bethel bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Amherst to Bethel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Randolph Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Bethel is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Amherst to Bethel.
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