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How to get fromAmherst to Williams Collegeby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Amherst to Williams College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 15m
    $133–275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Pittsfieldbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    11h 56m
    $56–118

  3. Drive 311 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Williams Collegecar car 311 mi
    5h 48m
    $57–82

  4. Fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BUF - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany International Airport to Green Mountain Community Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 57m
    $147–746

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BUF - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $156–573

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $180–780

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $156–533

  8. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $162–532

Amherst to Williams College by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street & Jersey Left to Williams College via Wilkeson Way & LaRivere Drive, Buffalo, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Pittsfield, and Williamstown in around 11h 56m.

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