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

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There are 6 ways to get from Darien to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Darien to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    5h 18m
    $37–78

  2. Drive 116.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darien to Amherstcar car 116.1 mi
    2h 24m
    $22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Hartford to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    5h 55m
    $26–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Darien to New Haventrain train New Haven
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    5h 45m
    $38–75

  5. Train, bus via Academy of Music

    1. Take the train from Darien to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Academy of Music to Amherst Collegebus bus B43
    5h 56m
    $34–67

  6. Train via Bridgeport Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    6h 20m
    $39–80

Darien to Amherst by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Darien RR Station @ West Ave to Amherst Center via Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Stamford Bus Stop, and Hartford in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darien to Amherst Community Health Ctr via New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 5h 45m.

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