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

The cheapest way to get from Castleton to Amherst is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleton to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Castleton and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleton to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Castleton Village Store and arriving at Memorial Drive via Marble Valley Regional Transit Center, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Castleton to Amherst?

The distance between Castleton and Amherst is 183 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleton to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $65 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Castleton to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleton to Amherst bus from?

Castleton to Amherst bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center station.

Where does the Castleton to Amherst bus arrive?

Castleton to Amherst bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.

Can I drive from Castleton to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleton to Amherst is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Castleton to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 45+ hotels available in Amherst.

Castleton to Amherst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Castleton Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Ethan Allen Express
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
6h 17m
$67–102
Drive 114.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castleton to Amherstcar 114.4 mi
2h 42m
$21–31
Train, bus via Springfield
1. Take the train from Castleton Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
7h 24m
$111–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marble Valley Regional Transit Center to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus FlixBus 2693
7h 34m
$31–45

Castleton to Amherst by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Castleton, VT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Castleton Village Store to Memorial Drive via Marble Valley Regional Transit Center, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 7h 34m.

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