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How to get fromAmherst to Romeby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Rome by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus FlixBus 2693
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    6h 23m
    $45–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 6526 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Utica Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171 / ...
    6h 45m
    $34–66

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Rome Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $65–263

  4. Drive 187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Romecar car 187.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $35–50

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Main St / Masonic St to Pittsfield ITCbus bus 904
    2. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 58m
    $45–102

Amherst to Rome by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Rome, Oneida County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Rome W Liberty St via Springfield, Springfield Union Station, and Utica Union Station in around 6h 45m.

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