There are 4 ways to get from Amherst to Skaneateles by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 43m$58–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171 / ...
9h 49m$34–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 44m$194–318Drive 228.9 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Skaneatelescar 228.9 mi
5h 27m$42–61
Amherst to Skaneateles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Skaneateles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Skaneateles is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Amherst Community Health Ctr and arriving at State St & Academy St via Academy of Music, Springfield Union Station, Regional Transportation Center and C22. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Skaneateles. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Amherst and Skaneateles is 265 miles. The road distance is 230.2 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Skaneateles without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 43m and costs $55 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Amherst to Skaneateles, including transfers.
Amherst to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Amherst to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Skaneateles is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs $190 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Skaneateles, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Syracuse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Skaneateles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Syracuse Bus Station.
Amherst to Skaneateles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Skaneateles is 230 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Amherst to Skaneateles.
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