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How to get fromAmherst to Newtownby bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Newtown by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the taxi from New Haven to Newtowntaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $100–149

  2. Drive 93.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Newtowncar car 93.2 mi
    1h 56m
    $17–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    6h 9m
    $77–128

  4. Bus via Hartford

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Hartfordbus bus Ppb 6853
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stnbus bus 928
    3h 47m
    $64–103

  5. Bus, train via Meriden

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 6526 / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Meridentrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    4h
    $70–112

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the bus from Northampton to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    6h 12m
    $63–92

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Newtown, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Newtown via Hartford, Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal, Main St @ Asylum St, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, and Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stn in around 3h 47m.

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