What is the cheapest way to get from Amherst to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to New York is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amherst to New York?

The fastest way to get from Amherst to New York is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and New York?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to New York. 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 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and New York?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to New York station. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Amherst to New York?

The distance between Amherst and New York is 162 miles. The road distance is 158.9 miles.

How do I travel from Amherst to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Amherst to New York without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to New York?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Amherst to New York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to New York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amherst to New York train from?

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

Train or bus from Amherst to New York?

The best way to get from Amherst to New York is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Union Station Bay 10, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Amherst to New York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Amherst to New York train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amherst to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to New York is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Amherst to New York.

How do I get a train ticket from Amherst to New York?

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There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to New York 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
4h 25m
$67–136
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 / ...
5h 43m
$24–44
Drive 158 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to New Yorkcar 158 mi
3h 22m
$29–42
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
5h 46m
$25–52

Amherst to New York by bus

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and New York, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst College to New York Midtown via Academy of Music, Union Station Bay 10, and Springfield Union Station in around 5h 43m.

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