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

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Northampton is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Fitchburg MA and arriving at Smith College via Haigis Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Amherst to Northampton?

The distance between Amherst and Northampton is 96 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Northampton without a car is to taxi and bus and line 31 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $150 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Amherst to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Northampton bus from?

Amherst to Northampton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Fitchburg MA station.

Where does the Amherst to Northampton bus arrive?

Amherst to Northampton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Northampton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Amherst to Northampton.

Where can I stay near Northampton?

There are 59+ hotels available in Northampton.

Amherst to Northampton - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, line 31 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Amherst to Northampton by taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi, bus, line 31 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Amherst to Fitchburg MAtaxi
2. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Greenfield John Olver Transit Ctrbus
3. Take the bus from JWO Transit Center to King St at Lia Toyotabus 31
3h 42m
$158–192
Drive 80.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Amherst to Northamptoncar 80.4 mi
2h 5m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the bus from Haigis Mall to Smith Collegebus B43
4h 8m
$162–199

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Distance: 95.2 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Amherst, NH, USA and Northampton, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Amherst to Smith College via Fitchburg MA, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Haigis Mall in around 4h 8m.

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