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

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Montclair is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which costs $25 - $60 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Montclair is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Amherst College and arriving at New York Midtown via Academy of Music and Springfield Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Watchung Avenue via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Amherst to Montclair?

The distance between Amherst and Montclair is 179 miles. The road distance is 166.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $70 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Amherst to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Montclair bus from?

Amherst to Montclair bus services, operated by PVTA, depart from Amherst College station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Montclair train from?

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

Train or bus from Amherst to Montclair?

The best way to get from Amherst to Montclair is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station Bay 10, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Amherst to Montclair bus arrive?

Amherst to Montclair bus services, operated by PVTA, arrive at Masonic St / Academy of Music station.

Where does the Amherst to Montclair train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amherst to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Montclair is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Amherst to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 3237+ hotels available in Montclair.

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Montclair by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
5h 53m
$74–149
Bus via Union Station Bay 10
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus B43
2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
7h 11m
$26–56
Drive 165.9 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Montclaircar 165.9 mi
3h 33m
$31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#bus 101
7h 28m
$34–76

Amherst to Montclair by bus and train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Montclair, NJ, 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, you can take a bus from Amherst College to Watchung Avenue via Academy of Music, Union Station Bay 10, Springfield Union Station, New York Midtown, and New York Penn Station in around 7h 11m.

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