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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Castleton Stationtrain train Ethan Allen Express
    6h 39m
    $45–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Penguin Mart to Okemobus bus 57
    3. Take the bus from Okemo to Rutland Multi-Modal Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 8m
    $14–26

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Castleton Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $65–144

  4. Drive 114.5 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Castletoncar car 114.5 mi
    2h 42m
    $21–31

  5. Bus via Albany

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Marble Valley Regional Transit Centerbus bus 7
    8h 14m
    $31–48

Amherst to Castleton by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Castleton, VT, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Common to Castleton Post Office via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal, and Rutland Multi-Modal Transit Center in around 8h 14m.

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