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

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrboro to Amherst by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    6h 3m
    $46–112

  2. Drive 138.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carrboro to Amherstcar car 138.6 mi
    2h 48m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    8h 44m
    $36–78

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    7h 18m
    $64–152

Carrboro to Amherst by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Carrboro, NC, USA and Amherst, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from West Main Street at Thrift Store to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Pittsboro Street at Credit Union, Health Sciences Library on S Columbia, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Chapel Hill St at Duke St, Durham Amtrak Station, Greensboro, Lynchburg, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 18m.

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