What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to Metuchen?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Metuchen is to bus and train which costs $27 - $70 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to Metuchen?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Metuchen is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Metuchen?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Metuchen via Metropark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Amherst to Metuchen?

The distance between Amherst and Metuchen is 260 miles. The road distance is 185.1 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to Metuchen without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to Metuchen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $50 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Metuchen?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Amherst to Metuchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Metuchen bus from?

Amherst to Metuchen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Metuchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Amherst to Metuchen?

The best way to get from Amherst to Metuchen is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Amherst to Metuchen bus arrive?

Amherst to Metuchen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Amherst to Metuchen train arrive?

Amherst to Metuchen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Metuchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Metuchen is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Amherst to Metuchen.

Where can I stay near Metuchen?

There are 330+ hotels available in Metuchen.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
6h 15m
$54–135
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
7h 14m
$28–66
Bus, train via New Haven
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain Nec
6h 26m
$45–674
Drive 184 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Metuchencar 184 mi
3h 54m
$34–49
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
5h 57m
$501–2,380
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Northampton to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Vermonter
8h 7m
$58–130
Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BDL - JFK
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Metuchentrain
6h 15m
$54–271

Amherst to Metuchen by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Metuchen, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Metuchen via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, and New Brunswick in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Metropark Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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