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How to get fromBoston to Amherstby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Amherst by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Route 3, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Nashua, NHbus bus Northbound
    2. Take the taxi from Nashua, NH to Amhersttaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    $74–95

  2. Drive 51 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Amherstcar car 51 mi
    1h 12m
    $10–14

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from North Station to Lowelltrain train Lowell Line
    2. Take the taxi from Lowell to Amhersttaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    $165–210

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  • Distance: 53.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Amherst, NH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Amherst. However, you can take the bus to Nashua, NH then take the taxi to Amherst. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lowell then take the taxi to Amherst.

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