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How to get fromDanbury to Amherstby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train via Springfield

    best
    1. Take the train from Danbury to South Norwalktrain train
    2. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 45m
    $41–81

  2. Drive 102.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Danbury to Amherstcar car 102.3 mi
    2h 6m
    $19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Norwalk Wheels Hubbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    7h 6m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from South Norwalk to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 54m
    $45–89

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Danbury to South Norwalktrain train
    2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Bridgeporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    7h 23m
    $47–95

Danbury to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Danbury, CT, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Danbury to Amherst Community Health Ctr via South Norwalk, New Haven, Springfield, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Street & Montgomery Street to Amherst Town Hall via Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub, Bridgeport Bus Stop, New Haven Bus Stop, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fine Arts Center in around 7h 6m.

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