There are 5 ways to get from Avon to Amherst by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
2h 52m$14–33Drive 47.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avon to Amherstcar 47.2 mi
1h 17m$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain Valley Flyer / ...
4h 13m$16–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Avon to Amhersttaxi 47.2 mi
1h 17m$250–300Bus via Northampton
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Northamptonbus Greyhound US0255s
- Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus B43
3h 56m$9–18
Avon to Amherst by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avon to Amherst is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Avon to Amherst is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Avon to Amherst. However, there are services departing from W Main St @ Old Farms Rd and arriving at Amherst Center via Hartford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Avon station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Hartford Amtrak Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Avon and Amherst is 65 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Avon to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $13 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Avon to Amherst, including transfers.
Avon to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford station.
Avon to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hartford Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Avon to Amherst is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Avon, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Hartford to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $12–30 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hartford to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- PVTA
Bus from Academy of Music to Amherst College
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- PVTA
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $250–300
Ace Transport
- Phone
- +1 860 222-2222
- Website
- acetransportsct.com
Arrow Cab
- Phone
- +1 860 558 4825
- Website
- arrowcabct.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avon to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.
Avon to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avon to Amherst is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Avon to Amherst.
There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.