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How to get fromAmherst to Montrealby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Montreal by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YHZ - YUL
    5h 22m
    $268–755

  2. Drive 935.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Montrealcar car 935.6 km
    11h 48m
    $185–267

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Rimouskitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rimouski to Québecbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Québec to Montréalbus bus
    20h 14m
    $242–509

  4. Train to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Monctontrain train
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane YQM - YUL
    5h 11m
    $276–1,169

  5. Bus to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport

    1. Take the bus from Amherst to Halifax Airport NSbus bus
    2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YHZ - YHU
    6h 24m
    $262–759

  6. Train to Greater Moncton International Airport, fly to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Monctontrain train
    2. Fly from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU)plane plane YQM - YHU
    6h 33m
    $190–1,173

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Amherst to Montréaltrain train VIA Rail
    20h 17m
    $260–600

Amherst to Montreal by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Amherst, NS, Canada and Montreal, QC, Canada?

VIA Rail operates a train from Amherst to Montréal 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–600 and the journey takes 20h 17m.

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