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How to get fromAmherst to Bostonby bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Boston by bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YHZ - BOS
    6h 8m
    $227–853

  2. Drive to Presque Isle, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Presque Isle (PQI)car car
    2. Fly from Presque Isle (PQI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane PQI - BOS
    5h 51m
    $104–375

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the bus from Montreal to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0260
    28h 41m
    $242–505

  4. Drive 532.4 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Bostoncar car 532.4 mi
    9h 27m
    $122–176

  5. Train to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Monctontrain train
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane YQM - BOS
    8h 43m
    $325–855

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train
    34h 38m
    $328–695

Amherst to Boston by train, subway, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Amherst, NS, Canada and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Amherst to Boston via St-Lambert Amtrak Station and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station in around 34h 38m.

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