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How to get fromAmherst to Durhamby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Durham by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain train Downeaster
    4h 40m
    $42–97

  2. Drive 119.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Durhamcar car 119.8 mi
    2h 57m
    $22–32

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    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 Durham Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $58–127

  4. Bus, train via Haverhill

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Durham Stationtrain train Downeaster
    8h 6m
    $26–52

Amherst to Durham by bus, foot, subway, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Durham, NH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amherst to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Downtown Crossing, take the subway to North Station, walk to Boston, then take the train to Durham Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Durham Station via Springfield, Springfield, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 6h 38m.

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