There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Edison by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
5h 49m$49–109Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain Nec
7h 18m$26–62Bus, train via New Haven
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain Nec
6h 35m$41–668Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Edisoncar 188.1 mi
3h 58m$35–50Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
6h 10m$522–1,371Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Northampton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
7h 50m$48–114Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
6h 23m$56–309
Amherst to Edison by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Edison is to bus and train which costs $25 - $65 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Edison is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Edison. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Edison station. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Edison Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Amherst and Edison is 254 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Edison without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Amherst to Edison, including transfers.
Amherst to Edison bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Edison is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Albany St & Spring St via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Bradley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Edison bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Amherst to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Edison is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Amherst to Edison.
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