There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to New York, NY by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
5h 18m$42–108Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 20m$28–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
5h 46m$45–662Drive 158.2 mi
- Drive from Amherst to New York, NYcar 158.2 mi
3h 22m$29–42Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
6h 6m$78–446Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
6h 49m$49–114Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
6h 19m$232–1,065
Amherst to New York, NY by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to New York, NY is to bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to New York, NY is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Bowery/Canal St via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and Lexington Av/E 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to New York, NY. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Grand St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Amherst and New York, NY is 174 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to New York, NY without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Amherst to New York, NY, including transfers.
Amherst to New York, NY bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to New York, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Amherst to New York, NY is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Amherst Center to New York twice a week. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- 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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to New York, NY bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Amherst to New York, NY train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to New York, NY is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Amherst to New York, NY.
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