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

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Amherst is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Beacon and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at Memorial Drive via Newburgh, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Northampton via 125th Street - Harlem and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Beacon to Amherst?

The distance between Beacon and Amherst is 175 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beacon to Amherst without a car is to train and bus via Albany which takes 6h 21m and costs $40 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Beacon to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Amherst bus from?

Beacon to Amherst bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Newburgh station.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Amherst train from?

Beacon to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.

Train or bus from Beacon to Amherst?

The best way to get from Beacon to Amherst is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Beacon to Amherst bus arrive?

Beacon to Amherst bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany, Ny station.

Where does the Beacon to Amherst train arrive?

Beacon to Amherst train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from Beacon to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Amherst is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Beacon to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 44+ hotels available in Amherst.

Beacon to Amherst - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Beacon to Amherst by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus via Albany
best
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
6h 21m
$41–196
Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to Amherstcar 118.2 mi
3h 16m
$22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain
7h 54m
$54–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh to Albany, Nybus 412 / ...
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
7h 22m
$35–88
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
2. Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus 904
7h 50m

Beacon to Amherst by train and bus

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 173.8 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Beacon to Amherst Community Health Ctr via 125th Street - Harlem, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Memorial Drive via Rte 17K Park & Ride, Newburgh, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 7h 22m.

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