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How to get fromAmherst to Hempsteadby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Hempstead by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    7h 2m
    $61–108

  2. Drive  161.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Hempsteadcar car 161.2 mi
    3h 24m
    $30–43

  3. Bus via Jamaica (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    7h 23m
    $35–58

  4. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    6h 15m
    $453–1,252

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus bus Ppb 6853
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hempstead Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0250
    7h 40m
    $37–64

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    2. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven / ...
    8h 2m
    $84–134

  7. Bus, train to Bradley International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Windsor Lockstrain train
    3. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BDL - JFK
    4. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain train
    5h 44m
    $58–293

Amherst to Hempstead by bus and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst College to Hempstead via Main / Masonic, Northampton, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and Grand Central Terminal in around 8h 2m.

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