What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via University of Massachusetts Amherst. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Amherst to Long Island?

The distance between Amherst and Long Island is 165 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Long Island?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Amherst to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Long Island bus from?

Amherst to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Long Island train from?

Amherst to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Amherst to Long Island?

The best way to get from Amherst to Long Island is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Amherst to Long Island bus arrive?

Amherst to Long Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Amherst to Long Island train arrive?

Amherst to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Long Island is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Amherst to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Long Island.

Amherst to Long Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or car ferry

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
4h 49m
$75–139
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 1m
$28–54
Drive 162.4 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Brooklyncar 162.4 mi
3h 25m
$30–43
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
2. Take the car ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jeffersoncarferry Bridgeport- Port Jefferson
6h 36m
$53–146

Amherst to Long Island by bus and subway (Greyhound)

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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