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

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Kingston 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 Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 12m
    $48–106

  2. Drive 97.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Kingstoncar car 97.7 mi
    2h 37m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, train via New Haven

    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 Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $59–124

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus B79
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the train from Providence to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 55m
    $39–71

  5. Bus, train via New Haven #2

    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to New Haven Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 7m
    $47–98

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Kingston, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amherst to Kingston. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to Boston, take the train to Kingston Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Kingston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Kingston via Springfield, Springfield, New Haven, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 5h 39m.

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