There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Vails Gate by bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
6h 54m$48–93Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Vails Gatecar 125.4 mi
3h 23m$23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
7h 17m$103–166Bus via Albany
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
7h$36–82Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
8h 19m$40–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Vails Gate Junctionbus ShortLine Hudson
8h 45m$50–126
Amherst to Vails Gate by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Vails Gate is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Vails Gate is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Vails Gate. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Vails Gate Junction via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Amherst and Vails Gate is 252 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Vails Gate without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Amherst to Vails Gate, including transfers.
Amherst to Vails Gate bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Vails Gate bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Vails Gate is 126 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Amherst to Vails Gate.
There are 123+ hotels available in Vails Gate.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Vails Gate, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Vails Gate Junction via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Peter Pan
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