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

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Rutherford is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Rutherford is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Rutherford?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Rutherford?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Rutherford station. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Amherst to Rutherford?

The distance between Amherst and Rutherford is 227 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Rutherford without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Amherst to Rutherford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Rutherford bus from?

Amherst to Rutherford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Rutherford train from?

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

Train or bus from Amherst to Rutherford?

The best way to get from Amherst to Rutherford is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Amherst to Rutherford bus arrive?

Amherst to Rutherford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Amherst to Rutherford train arrive?

Amherst to Rutherford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Rutherford?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Rutherford is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Amherst to Rutherford.

Where can I stay near Rutherford?

There are 3589+ hotels available in Rutherford.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Rutherford by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
4h 59m
$41–82
Drive 160.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Amherst to Rutherfordcar 160.5 mi
3h 23m
$30–43
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Northampton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
7h 51m
$42–102
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Orient Way At Passaic Avebus
6h 24m
$90–490
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
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 Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
6h 24m
$33–64

Amherst to Rutherford by bus

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Distance: 225.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Orient Way At Passaic Ave via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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