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How to get fromAmherst to Bristolby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Bristol by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Midcoast Maine to Bangor
    6h 39m
    $71–117

  2. Drive 231.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Bristolcar car 231.2 mi
    4h 35m
    $43–61

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Brunswick Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Brunswick Amtrak Station to Bristoltaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $179–306

  4. Bus, fly to Rockland, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane BOS - RKD
    3. Take the taxi from Rockland (RKD) to Bristoltaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $241–368

  5. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Damariscotta, MEbus bus Boston
    6h 44m
    $71–117

  6. Bus, fly to Augusta State Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane plane BOS - AUG
    3. Take the taxi from Augusta State Airport (AUG) to Bristoltaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $216–318

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Bristol via Boston, Boston South Buses, and Damariscotta, ME in around 6h 39m.

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