There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Fairfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via New Haven
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Fairfieldtrain
3h 52m$34–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus Ppb 6526 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 48m$20–40Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Fairfieldcar 104.5 mi
2h 10m$20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus B43
- Take the train from Northampton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
5h 24m$36–76
Amherst to Fairfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Fairfield is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Fairfield is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Post Rd. at Opposite Ruane St. via Springfield Union Station and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Amherst and Fairfield is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Fairfield without a car is to bus and train via New Haven which takes 3h 52m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Amherst to Fairfield, including transfers.
Amherst to Fairfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Fairfield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Fairfield is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Amherst to Fairfield.
There are 116+ hotels available in Fairfield.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Fairfield, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Post Rd. at Opposite Ruane St. via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, and Bridgeport Transportation Center in around 4h 48m.
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
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $12–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Music
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
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