There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
6h 10m$27–52Drive 113 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Amherstcar 113 mi
2h 30m$21–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 54m$23–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 43m$55–115
Exeter to Amherst by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Amherst is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Washington Square Transit Center and arriving at Amherst Town Hall via McGovern B, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Fine Arts Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Exeter Station and arriving at Northampton via North Station, Boston and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Exeter and Amherst is 144 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Exeter to Amherst, including transfers.
Exeter to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Exeter to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Amherst is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Exeter, NH, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–29 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter Station to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Springfield, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 7h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Common
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Amherst bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Exeter to Amherst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Amherst is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Exeter to Amherst.
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