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How to get fromBeacon to Amherstby train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Beacon to Amherst by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    6h 24m
    $42–199

  2. Drive 118.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beacon to Amherstcar car 118.2 mi
    3h 14m
    $22–32

  3. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 30m
    $74–268

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hudson
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    7h 5m
    $64–98

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh to Albany, Nybus bus 412 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    7h 22m
    $36–91

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Berkshire Flyer
    2. Take the bus from Pittsfield ITC to Academy of Musicbus bus 904
    8h 11m

Beacon to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

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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