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How to get fromAmherst to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Claremont Stationtrain train Vermonter
    3h 39m
    $127–185

  2. Drive 75.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Springfieldcar car 75.5 mi
    1h 29m
    $14–20

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Community Health Ctr to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train Vermonter
    4h 59m
    $22–46

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Community Health Ctr to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the bus from Northampton to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    5h 30m
    $30–46

  5. Bus, train, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the train from Northampton to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penguin Mart to M&T Bankbus bus 1
    6h 25m
    $22–46

Amherst to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Springfield, VT, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Claremont Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Community Health Ctr to State Offices via Masonic St / Academy of Music, Northampton, Bellows Falls Bus Stop, and Penguin Mart in around 5h 30m.

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