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

The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Amherst is to bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Amherst is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Amherst?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Woodhaven Blvd/Alderton St and arriving at Amherst Center via E 34 St/5 Av and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Elmhurst and Amherst?

No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Woodside and arriving at Northampton via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Elmhurst to Amherst?

The distance between Elmhurst and Amherst is 178 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Amherst without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Elmhurst to Amherst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Amherst bus from?

Elmhurst to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.

Where do I catch the Elmhurst to Amherst train from?

Elmhurst to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Elmhurst to Amherst?

The best way to get from Elmhurst to Amherst is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Elmhurst to Amherst bus arrive?

Elmhurst to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Amherst Center station.

Where does the Elmhurst to Amherst train arrive?

Elmhurst to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Northampton station.

Can I drive from Elmhurst to Amherst?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Amherst is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Elmhurst to Amherst.

Where can I stay near Amherst?

There are 36+ hotels available in Amherst.

Elmhurst to Amherst - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Elmhurst to Amherst by bus, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6850
5h 57m
$41–105
Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elmhurst to Amherstcar 152.6 mi
3h 12m
$28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus
6h 38m
$45–666
Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
4h 45m
$68–379
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northamptontrain Vermonter
6h 49m
$54–118
Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
7h 7m
$29–55
Fly Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus
5h 47m
$88–523
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus
6h 9m
$233–1,020

Elmhurst to Amherst by bus

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Amherst Center twice a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Northampton once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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