There are 4 ways to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from White River Junction Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
4h 8m$63–110Drive 106 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dartmouth College to Amherst Collegecar 106 mi
1h 59m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Dartmouth College to Boston South Busesbus Hanover
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
5h 59m$57–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover to Tri-Valley Transit Depot – Randolphbus 89er South
- Take the train from Randolph Amtrak to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 44m$41–100
Dartmouth College to Amherst College by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Dartmouth College to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from Dartmouth College and arriving at Amherst Center via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Dartmouth College station to Amherst College. However, there are services departing from White River Junction Station and arriving at Northampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Dartmouth College and Amherst College is 123 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College, including transfers.
Dartmouth College to Amherst College bus services, operated by Dartmouth Coach, depart from Dartmouth College station.
Dartmouth College to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from White River Junction Station.
The best way to get from Dartmouth College to Amherst College is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Dartmouth College, NH, USA and Amherst College, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from White River Junction Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dartmouth College to Amherst College via Dartmouth College, Boston South Buses, Boston, and Amherst Center in around 5h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from White River Junction Station to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Randolph Amtrak to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-637-0123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartmouth Coach
Bus from Dartmouth College to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Dartmouth Coach
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Webster Hall, Wentworth St. Hanover to Tri-Valley Transit Depot – Randolph
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Tri-Valley Transit (formerly ACTR & Stagecoach)
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More Questions & Answers
Dartmouth College to Amherst College bus services, operated by Dartmouth Coach, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Dartmouth College to Amherst College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dartmouth College to Amherst College is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Dartmouth College to Amherst College.
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