There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus, train, 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
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus Ppb 6250 / ...
- Take the train from Chelsea to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
4h 13m$25–64Drive 110.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Seacar 110.5 mi
2h 27m$21–30Bus, train via Springfield
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain
- Take the train from North Station to Manchestertrain
6h 5m$43–93
Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $20 - $30.
The distance between Amherst and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 121 miles. The road distance is 111.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 13m and costs $24 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
There are 216+ hotels available in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Amherst to Manchester-by-the-Sea. However, you can take the bus to Boston, walk to South Station, take the bus to Chelsea, walk to Chelsea, then take the train to Manchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Center to Manchester via Springfield, Springfield, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 5m.
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- Peter Pan
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